Robyn Gargas
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About me
Hello, I’m Robyn.
Welcome to Lemonade, my private practice based at the Lotus Therapy Centre in Mansfield. Here, I’m dedicated to helping people transform life's challenges into opportunities for growth. My mission is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and empathic space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings with confidence. Whether you're navigating personal struggles or seeking clarity, I'm here to support you every step of the way.
Training, qualifications & experience
As an integrative humanistic counsellor, I draw from a mix of therapeutic theories. These include person-centred therapy, which emphasises creating a supportive environment for self-exploration and growth; transactional analysis, which aids in understanding and altering unhelpful relational patterns; gestalt therapy, which focuses on experiencing the present moment and addressing unresolved issues; and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), which provides practical strategies to manage and change negative thought patterns and behaviours. This diverse training enables me to adapt my approach to meet your unique needs, ensuring a holistic and effective therapeutic experience.
My professional experience spans working with children, young people, and adults. I have supported individuals through CASY in both community and school settings, addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, bullying, and gender dysphoria. Additionally, my role as a bereavement volunteer with Cruse Bereavement Care allowed me to support adults and young people through the complexities of grief and loss.
In addition to my private practice, I currently work with Core Psychology Services, where I am part of a dedicated therapy team at an independent school providing specialist education and care for children and young people aged 5-18. This includes addressing social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, as well as complex issues such as attachment disorders, trauma, high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD), pathological demand avoidance (PDA), and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). I also offer support through the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with PAM Assist, addressing both workplace challenges and personal difficulties.
I am an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), adhering to their ethical frameworks. My practice is supported by regular supervision, a current enhanced DBS certificate, and professional liability insurance.
Member organisations
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Additional information
Sessions are £50 for up to 50 minutes. I offer a free 15-minute introductory call to discuss any questions you may have and to help you decide if we’re a good fit.
Please note that a minimum of 48 hours' notice is required for cancellations to avoid a fee.
Additional charges may apply for letters or reports.
When I work
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Monday: Telephone and online only
Tuesday: In-person 5-8pm; phone and online available throughout the day
Thursday: In-person 4-8pm; phone and online available throughout the day
Further information
If you decide to get in touch, please check your spam or junk folder for my email responses, as they sometimes end up there. I look forward to working with you and helping you navigate your journey towards positive change.
