Simona De Gregorio

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Langley, Berkshire, SL3 7ER
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

Psychotherapy is a word that derives from ancient Greek and means 'liberating the soul'.  Our sessions together are an opportunity to talk about concerns and issues that might be difficult to share with family and friends and that might feel overwhelming to deal with alone.

It is a chance to feel supported, gain insight and make positive changes, in a way which respects your values, personal resources and freedom of choice.

I am passionate about facilitating transformation and healing, and providing a safe and confidential space where you can bring all of your Self, your feelings, your pain, your joy and dreams, your frustrations, your wisdom, your light and shadows.

​My approach is relational, integrative and transpersonal (spiritual).

I work with clients individually, one to one, and also with couples.

Sessions mainly involve talking, but breathing exercises, mindfulness, meditation and creativity may also be useful.

If this is something that could be healing for you, please get in touch to find out more or to book an initial consultation.

Training, qualifications & experience

My qualifications:

  • Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, CCPE - Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education, London 2015
  • BA (Bachelor) and Ma (Master) in Philosophy, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium 2008
  • BA (Hons) in Dance Theatre, Trinity Laban, London 2003
  • ​My experience as a psychotherapist:
  • Maudsley Hospital, London 2014-2015
  • Fresh Start Psychotherapy, London 2013-2016
  • The Caravan at Saint James Piccadilly, London 2013-2014
  • N 5 Counselling Service, Reading 2012-2014
  • Volunteer with Mind, Hillingdon 2012-2013
  • Samaritans (Listening Volunteer), Slough 2011

​Professional Body:

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

UK Council for Psychotherapy  (UKCP) - Accredited Member

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.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

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Fees

£70.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed
  • Refugees

Health Insurance/EAP

  • BUPA
  • Aviva

Further information

I offer short-term and long-term counselling and psychotherapy, and work with groups, couples and one to one individually with people.

I can help with addictions, phobias, abuse, anxiety, bereavement, depression, loss, trauma, life coaching, personal development, self-esteem, sexuality, spirituality, relationships, stress and work related issues.

​I work both in English and Italian, which is my mother tongue. I lived for some years in Belgium and learnt French there, so if needed, we can also speak French.

St Mary's Church Centre, St Mary's Road, Langley, Berkshire, SL3 7ER

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people
Adults
Older Adults
Couples
Families
Groups

Key details

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Wheelchair user access
Wheelchair user access

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You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

You can park for free in the Red Lion's car park opposite St Mary's Church.

Additional languages

French
Italian

Italian, French

Online platforms

Skype
Whatsapp

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