Sally Gardner

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BACP member /Psychological practitioner NHS/ mental health
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location_on Liverpool, Merseyside, L37
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About me

Hello I am Sally, I offer face to face therapy for individuals and couples in the Liverpool and Southport area, or online or by phone.

I am also a Registered Mental Health Nurse (BSc) and I used a tailored approach to work with adults and couples across a wide range of issues. My speciality is relationships.

Please get in touch for a free 15 minute initial phone consult.

Issues that are addressed :

  • Have you drifted apart in your relationship
  • Are you not feeling a priority in the relationship 
  • Are you struggling with sexual intimacy 
  • Is your relationship causing you anxiety
  • Not communicating well
  • Not feeling valued
  • Lost yourself in the relationship
  • Has one partner had an affair 
  • Choosing negative partners
  • Coming to terms with the end of a relationship
  • Finding it hard to move on

This is were I will can help you notice what you are struggling with and how you can process these emotions and situations to start to feel better again.  

 
Most of us at some point in our lives will feel down, worried, confused and frustrated this is normal given the challenges and stresses of daily life. It can be overwhelming trying to juggle so much. When your thoughts, feelings and behaviours start to affect your life and relationships in a negative way then it may be time to consider getting help to make sense of what’s going on. I will work with you to gain the insight and clarity to find a positive way forward.

My focus is relationships..

My interest is relationships; whether with ourselves, a partner/spouse, our parents or children. 

If you are experiencing relationship issues I will work with you individually or as a couple to give you a greater understanding of your relationship dynamics and to teach you how to communicate in a healthy, effective and secure way. Together we look at the ways you relate to the other and we untangle negative or stuck patterns of behaviour.

I also have a facebook group on managing and finding healthy relationships and relationship course to focus on finding the right partner for you. So there is other practical things you can also do along side counselling.

I often work with couples and individuals who are experiencing relationship issues and who are seeking understanding around difficult decisions about how to move forward.

I guide clients through the process of relationships ending and then moving on from separation or divorce.  I work with clients who are navigating the often daunting process of dating and forming new relationships after the end of a long relationship.

We all know how bad we feel even if we fall our with a friend relationships effect every part of our lives. So investing in yourself and your relationships will have a profound effect on your wellbeing and ability to flourish in life. I use a combination of therapeutic approaches tailored to your needs, to support you in finding ways to overcome relationship challenges and become more contented.

My approach..

I tailor my approach to your needs and I adapt it as necessary so that I am always supporting you in the best way possible.  I use a combination of counselling approaches including different psychology modalities and behavioural strategies to show you how to work towards achieving the change you desire.

A little about my prior experience..

I have a rich and varied life and work experience which helps me to understand and connect with my clients.  I have enjoyed a career, the NHS as a mental health practitioner and psychological practitioner working with people in crisis as well as a therapist. 

Please do get in touch..

I am warm and empathetic, and clients have described me as calm, compassionate and understanding. I aim to make you feel at ease quickly and offer you a safe supportive space to unload your concerns which together we will untangle, understand and find the way ahead.

It's important to find a counsellor who is the right fit for you, please do get in touch for a complimentary intro consultation so that we can see how we might work together and how I can guide you towards the changes you seek.

I currently have both daytime and evening availability at my rooms in Formby and Birkdale

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Person centred counselling Diploma
  • Mental Health Nursing Degree BSc
  • Law of Attraction courses/seminars 
  • Working with the Police and Ambulance service with people in crisis
  • Psychological Practitioner for the NHS 
  • Qualifications and training in PIT(Psychological Intervention Therapy) and CAT (Cognitive Analytical Therapy
  • Worked with Womans Aid 

Member organisations

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.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£70.00 - £95.00
Free initial telephone session

Additional information

  • Couples therapy £95
  • Individual counselling £75
  • Trainee counsellors £50
  • Benefits low income £50

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

I am available 9- 7pm Monday to Thursday and have 

Emergency relationship session available if given prior notice

Further information

I believe counselling and having positive mental health can make such a difference to peoples lives by finding a safe space to explore any issues you may have but talking therapy can also be hard work emotionally. 

I feel through experience that towards the end of our sessions together, we focus on a plan to change old limiting beliefs and set something constructive to work towards so you leave with a positive mindset and skills and practices to use to help you achieve your goals

Liverpool, Merseyside, L37

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check info

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Online platforms

Skype
Whatsapp
Zoom
Sally Gardner
Sally Gardner