Gun Isaksson-Hurst
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About me
I have worked as a psychotherapist and counsellor for over 30 years. My approach could be described as Relational Integrative.
I also supervise other therapists as well as tutor/lecture the subject at MSc level.
I am interested in people and what it is to be a human being, what we struggle with, what brings us joy, as well as how we suffer.
I offer short term and long term therapy.
I recently moved from London and am focusing on meeting people face to face.
You might wonder /ask yourself how will meeting with me support you in the pain or distress you are currently in? I believe that knowing yourself offers you more options in life . The confidential space and professional relationship can lead to a more compassionate relationship with ones self. This in itself can ease anxiety and depression.
This has been my experience as a ‘client’. The opportunity I have as a Psychotherapist, meeting with people from all walks of life, gender, class and cultures, enriches my life.
Welcome to contact me for a mutual assessment .
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma CDC (working with addictions and food distress) 1988 The Promis Recovery Centre Nonington Kent
- Diploma CTA Clinical Transactional Analyst 1997 The Metanoia Institute
- MSc Masters degree in Psychotherapy 1997 Middlesex University
- UKCP registration 1997 through Metanoia Institute
- PTSTA provisional teaching and supervising transactional analyst 2001 Rome Italy EATA
- TSTA Teaching and supervising Transactional Analyst 2016 Geneva Switzerland EATA
I have studied Freud and Jung, reading the collective works of both men. This study group went on for seven years. I am interested in both humanistic and analytical authors and practice.
I have experience of working long term and short term.
I do work with people online and want to get back into meeting face to face. My ‘office’ is in my home.
Member organisations
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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Other areas of counselling I deal with
I prefer not to tick box people presenting issues. I believe I have encountered most of the above issues and problems as it is all what it is to be human.
If I believed or assumed that I would not be the right person for you I would assist in helping you find the right professional for you.
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
The fee would initially be paid on the day of our session, after some weeks I offer monthly payment options.
That is when we have decided on a longer term commitment. I ask for a weeks notice of a cancellation. This can be discussed when we meet.
Further information
As my ‘office ‘ is in my home I do not have a waiting room.
We would meet initially to mutually decide if we were right for each other, this session and further sessions are 50 minutes. I also offer twice a week meetings/sessions.
