Natalie Gray

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MBACP (ACCRED)

About me

Discover Clarity, Growth, and Lasting Change
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself? Perhaps you're navigating difficult life transitions, struggling with anxiety or sadness, or looking to heal from past experiences. Whatever brings you to therapy, I'm here to provide a safe, confidential, and transformative space where you can explore your inner world and find a path forward.

As a qualified Psychodynamic and Internal Family Systems (IFS) trained counsellor, I offer both in-person and online sessions to fit your lifestyle. My approach is deeply collaborative and trauma-informed, meaning we'll work together at your pace, ensuring you feel empowered and understood throughout our journey.

Many of my clients come to me seeking support with a wide range of concerns, including:

Anxiety and depression
Addiction
Emotion regulation difficulties
PTSD and complex trauma
Relationship challenges
A sense of dissatisfaction or loss of meaning
Exploring past experiences and patterns
Gaining clarity around difficult dilemmas


Together, we'll delve into the roots of your challenges, helping you develop effective strategies and discover lasting resolutions. We'll regularly review your progress, ensuring our work aligns with your goals and helps you achieve the positive changes you're hoping for.

 
My Commitment to Your Well-being
My extensive experience spans community drug and alcohol services, NHS settings, and the private healthcare sector in and around Gloucestershire. This diverse background has provided me with invaluable insights and a comprehensive understanding of various mental health challenges. I am dedicated to ongoing professional development and regularly engage in supervision and additional training to continually enhance my practice.

You can be assured of a highly professional and ethical service. I am a Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the Addictions Professionals registration body and network (AP). I also hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate and am registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), ensuring your privacy and safety are paramount.

Choosing the right therapist is an important decision. That's why I offer a free, no-obligation 15-minute initial telephone call. This is an excellent opportunity for us to discuss your needs, for you to ask any questions you may have, and to see if we're a good fit.

Please feel free to contact me to book your free initial call, or visit my website for more information: nataliegraycounselling.co.uk

Training, qualifications & experience

I am a qualified Psychodynamic and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist.

I have worked in community drug and alcohol services, the NHS, and the private healthcare sector in and around Gloucestershire. Within each of these settings, I have taken part in many additional trainings which support the work that I do. 

I undertake regular supervision and CPD to inform and enhance my practice.

I am a Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and with the Addictions Professionals registration body and network (AP). I have an Enhanced DBS Certificate, and I am registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

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Further information

I currently work in a residential private rehabilitation service supporting residents with their issues around trauma, drugs and alcohol, additionally I run a private practice working with a wide range of issues based in Gloucestershire.

Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Groups
Employee Assistance Programme

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