About me
Do you feel exhausted from trying to hold everything together without anyone noticing? Are you often questioning yourself? I'm a psychotherapeutic counsellor (PGDip degree level 7) and trauma informed bodywork therapist ( Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy & Shiatsu) with over 25 years of experience.
I offer a deep understanding of psychological processes and a refined way of working which facilitates meaningful change. Long lasting change requires your commitment and time, as what I offer is not a quick fix.
My Approach
My psychotherapeutic approach is warm, honest and creative, which means talking is one of the ways we can explore your issues.
Acknowledging the connection between body and mind, I combine somatic approaches to psychotherapy as well as other psychological therapeutic approaches.
You are welcome to come as you are. I aim to create a space where something authentic opens up for you and in between us.
I support you initially by going to wherever you are, in order to help take you to where you need to go, at your pace. I fully engage with the emotions and difficulties that are likely to arise, creating a space where you feel heard and fully acknowledged.
The aim of my work is to help you to know yourself by eventually allowing yourself to experience fully your feelings and emotions. In that way, an opportunity opens up where hidden treasures within yourself are likely to be discovered. I will be there with you all the way if you wish, not just sitting back and listening but skilfully engaging in whatever way is beneficial for your growth.
My specialty focuses on the healing of trauma which symptoms often show as anxiety, ADHD, CPTSD, PTSD, depression, DID, eating disorders to name a few. My clients include couples and individuals, young and older people and fellow healthcare practitioners.
Training
My main psychotherapeutic counselling training is in Psychosynthesis, which brings together several different approaches, including:
- Jungian
- Transpersonal
- Gestalt
- Biodynamic
- Family Systems
My bodywork training includes:
- Physical theatre
- Craniosacral Therapy
- Shiatsu
- Martial Arts
- Meditation
- Breath work
- Tantric work trainings
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience
- More than 25 years working as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist and Shiatsu practitioner in private practice
- Assistant tutor at Educational Craniosacral Therapy Trust, London
- Assistant tutor at The Psychosynthesis Trust, London
- Women's sexual healing workshop facilitator in London, Brazil and New Zealand
- Couples Massage classes in preparation for labour, London
- Baby Massage teacher, London
Qualifications
- PGDip Degree Level 7 in Psychosynthesis Counselling - The Psychosynthesis Trust
- Certificate in Psychosynthesis Foundations - The Psychosynthesis Trust
- Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy - C.T.E.T.
- Shiatsu Massage PGDip Diploma for Pregnancy - Well Mother - Bristol
- Shiatsu Massage Diploma - The European School of Shiatsu and Movement
Training
- Trained coach and facilitator working with women's sexuality using tantric, somatic, spiritual and psychotherapeutic approaches - Shakti Malan Phd- Somerset, London and online.
- Ecopsychology: Re-wilding Therapy - Nick Totton - The Psychosynthesis Trust
- Developing Effective Group Facilitation - Michael Ellis - The Gestalt Centre
- Couples and Relationships Therapy - Carmen J. Ablack - The Gestalt Centre
- Group Therapy - Michael Ellis - The Gestalt Centre
- Advanced Master Program on The Treatment of Trauma - National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM)
- Anthroposophical Psychotherapy Mod 1 - Emerson College
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
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£70.00 per session
Additional information
Bristol
Individuals £70 for a 50 minute session.
Couples £110 for a 50 minute session.
Stroud
Individuals £65 for a 50 minute session.
Couples £100 for a 50 minute session.
I offer an initial free 15 minute introductory phone call. For more information please get in touch, or view my website: www.taniagallindo.co.uk
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Further information
Testimonials
"I had a wonderful connection with Tania, and although I don’t think that was unique to me, it did allow me to feel that I was in a safe, discreet and supportive environment. I revealed intimate experiences and thoughts; some of her exercises pushed me out of my usual comfort zone; and our discussions challenged my way of thinking. You can only successfully and comfortably do this with someone of Tânia’s experience, openness and gentle nature. Not only a wonderful therapist, but Tania was a nurturing guide through this process. I appreciated that she adapted her learnings to suit me as a person rather than following a ‘program’ so I felt like the exercises we did together were individual rather than text-book. I am so grateful to have been introduced to such a wonderful and inspirational therapist and mentor." B.B.
".....I left each session feeling like I owned a bit more of myself, and could actually change a side of me that I never really liked.
It's a daily exercise and a long path but something has changed inside me and I look forward to continuing the journey.
Thank you Tania, there should be more kind and beautiful people like you to make this a better world.'' F.B.
"I have had many treatments with Tania over the years and would say that she has an extraordinary gift and passion for healing, backed up by an in-depth knowledge of the human body and psyche. She cares immensely about what she does and is continually adding to her knowledge through study and reflection on her practice. I can’t recommend her highly enough." T. O.
"Just want to say thank you for our session today, for always providing the space to explore and have a conversation openly, especially in a compassionate and non-judgmental way, and for all your support. I am grateful for all the wisdom and knowledge you share as well." N. D.
