Psychotherapy and Counselling
Guiding You On Your Journey Towards Sustaining Good Mental and Emotional Health
Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Corporate Support
About Me
Mental health is a human right, not a privilege.
I am Gillian, a Diploma qualified Psychodynamic Counsellor & Adlerian trained Supervisor operating in Hertfordshire.
Psychodynamic therapy looks at who you are as a person, as an individual, and relates your life experiences to the feelings you have today.
During our lives we go through a lot of experiences. Some experiences are good, some not so good, perhaps traumatic.
Embracing Vulnerability. The Healing Power of Therapy
Sometimes we subconsciously, or unconsciously engineer self-destructive events and build up defences in order to deal with disappointments, loss, heartbreak and other difficulties. These defences can manifest, for instance, as addictive patterns, broken relationships or not feeling able to sustain a job.
Therapy provides a safe, trusting and containing environment in which we can respectfully and carefully explore our behaviour(s), gently challenging long-held beliefs, perceptions and judgements, which may no longer be useful, but feel like ‘default settings’ and automatic responses. These can often feel unchangeable and “just who I am”.
Contemplating talking aloud about our very personal thoughts, hopes and desires, as well as our fears, dreads and doubts, can feel intimidating. It’s okay to feel this way, revealing ourselves and feeling vulnerable is a little daunting. It’s also courageous.
What Therapy Can Be Beneficial For
I want you to get the care you deserve
Depression
Feeling low
Addiction problems
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Bereavement
Trauma
Sexual issues
LGBTQI+
Gender questioning
Gender reassignment concerns
Problems at work
Financial stress
Neuro-divergent difficulties
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and/or Complex PTSD
Difficulties with processing your thoughts and feelings
“It’s okay to take a break and prioritise your mental health.”
Accreditations
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Can Access Therapy?
Anybody. I work with people who are 18 years old and above. You’re never too old to explore who you are or what’s bothering you. I see people who are 18 years old and I see people who are in their late 70s too.
How Many Sessions Will I Need?
I offer open-ended sessions, so it really is up to you how many sessions you have. We can have either weekly or fortnightly sessions. Some people have a handful of sessions; others choose longer-term therapy.
Can I Do A Mixture of Face-to-face and Online or Phone Sessions?
Yes, you can. I give 100% whichever format we decide upon.