I am a professional counsellor with over 14 years experience and during that time I have been privileged to help many people on their road to health both as individuals and in group sessions. Our modern lives can be complicated and we may feel confused or worried by the way we are thinking and feeling. Sometimes it is not always easy to confide in friends or family who are emotionally connected and close to us. I have been trained to create the right conditions to help you talk and explore what is concerning you and find the right way forward.
You may be feeling anxious or sad, having experienced a bereavement, or at a crossroad, wanting to learn more about yourself and to build your self-awareness, confidence and self-worth. As an integrative counsellor I place high importance on developing with you a good therapeutic relationship, and it is important that from the start of our work you feel safe to talk and express yourself in a confidential, supportive and constructive environment. Although the mainstay of my work is relational I am trained in other therapeutic models as well including CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy) and TA (Transactional Analysis) which we can draw upon if appropriate during our work together.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST
Individual Counselling Session (60 Mins) £42.00 Group Psychotherapy Session (90 Mins) 5 to 7 people £30 each Do please get in touch if you are considering therapy. I look forward to meeting you!
PgDip Counselling, MBACP Accredited
WHAT I SPECIALISE IN
Stress
Anxiety
Panic Attacks
Low Self-Esteem & Self- Confidence
Depression
Bereavement
Grief & Loss
Relationships
Anger
ABOUT GILLIAN
I have been in professional practice since 2004, working in Bristol, Gloucester and Weston Super Mare. I have worked with a diverse client group in a variety of settings including mental health, addictions, residential treatment, occupational health/employee assistance programmes. Over this time I have enjoyed working with clients on a 1 to 1 basis and over a period of 6 years, facilitated interpersonal group psychotherapy. I have a post-graduate diploma in counselling and training and qualifications in group psychotherapy and psychology. My other professional development and training includes: CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), Short term solution focused counselling, EAP counselling (Employee Assistance Programmes), Interpersonal group psychotherapy, Facilitating family meetings, Family systemic training, Addictions and dual diagnosis, Psychoanalytic approach to personality disorder training and Relationship based therapy.
MY BELIEF It is important that you feel comfortable and supported to talk with me so that we can build a really good therapeutic relationship, therefore I am very happy to have an initial conversation with you over the phone to answer any questions you may have about counselling. My primary aim is that our work together will be helpful and beneficial to you.
APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY
Appointments available Wednesday: 17:00 - 21:00 All appointments are subject to availability
*Like with all other services at Cowan House, we must implement a 24 hour cancellation policy. Therefore if you do need to cancel please ring reception on 01934 643262. If cancellation does not take place within the 24 hours prior to the appointment time, we will be unable to give a refund.