Vicky Gidda
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About me
Hello! My name is Vicky, I'm a Psychosynthesis Counsellor and founder of SoulSpace based in Burnham, Berkshire.
At the heart of SoulSpace is creating a safe space for my clients to explore their thoughts and feelings in a supportive environment. A space to discover meaningful insights that can assist in navigating their lives in a more fulfilling and meaningful way.
My work reflects a holistic and inclusive approach to the person that stresses the importance of experience at the level of body, feelings, mind and spirit because each of these are important to the art of ‘living well’ and achieving our full potential.
One of my key strengths is to blend deep empathy with a strong understanding of the holistic, growth-oriented approach that psychosynthesis offers grounded in compassion, insight, and a dedication to seeing each person as a whole. In practice psychosynthesis not only addresses immediate concerns but also helps to connect with deeper purpose, integrating past experiences and potential for future growth.
My experience in guiding clients to explore their inner selves and uncover hidden strengths creates a transformative space for healing and self-discovery. Thus, Psychosynthesis is a versatile therapeutic approach that can be effective in a wide range of areas.
Here are some areas where psychosynthesis works particularly well:
Personal Growth and Self-Development: Psychosynthesis encourages clients to explore their potential, discover deeper values, and connect with a sense of purpose. It’s an ideal approach for individuals seeking to understand themselves more fully and develop a greater sense of self-fulfilment.
Anxiety and Depression: By addressing not only symptoms but also underlying conflicts, psychosynthesis helps clients uncover the root of emotional challenges, promoting a more balanced inner life and greater resilience.
Life Transitions: Whether it’s career changes, relationship shifts, or other major life events, psychosynthesis helps clients manage transitions by exploring the psychological and spiritual dimensions of change, allowing them to adapt with greater clarity and strength.
Trauma and Past Experiences: Psychosynthesis helps clients work through traumatic experiences by integrating these memories into a coherent sense of self, reducing their lingering effects and enabling a sense of empowerment over one's life story.
Identity and Self-Esteem Issues: This approach helps clients explore the various aspects of their identity, recognise inner conflicts, and build self-worth by fostering self-acceptance and inner harmony.
Existential Concerns and Spirituality: For individuals grappling with questions of meaning, purpose, and spirituality, psychosynthesis provides tools for exploring and integrating these existential concerns, supporting a deeper connection to one’s life purpose.
Relationship Issues: By helping individuals understand their own motivations and patterns, psychosynthesis can improve communication and empathy in relationships, making it useful for couples or those navigating family dynamics.
Addictions and Behavioural Issues: Psychosynthesis helps clients identify and address underlying needs that may be driving addictive or self-destructive behaviours, fostering healthier coping strategies and self-awareness.
My approach is warm, authentic and relationship-led.
If my work resonates with you, please feel free to contact me
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications Received from the Institute of Psychosynthesis & Middlesex University
- PGDip in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Level 7
- PGDip in Psychosynthesis Psychology, Level 7
I am a Registered Member of BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society) and have been in private practice since 2018.
I am professionally insured, BACP and NCPS Registered and adhere to a strict code of ethics and principles for approved professional practice, receiving regular clinical supervision and ongoing training and Continued Professional Development (CPD).
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial in-person or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My fees are negotiable and based on what you can realistically afford as a priority expense.
For a 50-minute individual session, fees usually start at £50.
Concessionary rates are considered for low income, unemployment, students and trainee students.
Further information
Before qualifying and practising as a Counsellor I spent over a decade in Adult and Children’s Social care as a consultant which comes with considerable experience across a wide range of settings including children ‘at risk’, young women and adults leaving care, disability services, mental health services, fostering and adoption and working cross-culturally with issues of sameness and difference.
Within the same setting, I have provided Mediation & Advocacy services for adults, young people and families in conflict.
