Gill Whalley

I work on a part time basis and generally offer daytime sessions, Monday afternoon,Tuesday and Wednesdays.

Hello, my name is Gill and I am a experienced and accredited Counsellor and Supervisor who has worked for 18 years with individuals,couples and young people. People come to therapy for many different reasons but for everyone it provides an opportunity to look at things in their life and to find more satisfying and helpful ways of living .My job as a therapist is to help you understand what it is you want from therapy and the best way I can work with you to help you take those steps.I offer a private,confidential and ethical service where you and your experiences will be respected, listened to and supported.

I have extensive experience working in hospices and within the NHS and therefore I have particular expertise in working with bereavement and loss and grief in all its forms. I have also specialised in working with trauma and anxiety. I work on an independent basis with Employee Assistance programmes and I therefore have a lot of experience working in short term ways with clients struggling with a range of work related issues and anxiety.

My background and training was initially in teaching and working with children with special needs and I have a long standing interest in working with children and young people.I also have over 25 years experience as a trainer and lecturer in Further and Higher education, including work managing and teaching on Diploma and B.A. in Counselling courses .I am a fully qualified, experienced and accredited member of the British Association For Counsellors and Psychotherapists and work within their ethical framework. My private practice is well established with links with Employment Assistant Programmes and Occupational Health Schemes.

I am based in Holmfirth which is very close to Huddersfield and also has good road links with Calderdale,North Manchester and the M62 network. My fee is £50 for a session.In particular circumstances I also offer telephone and video counselling . Please telephone me to ask any questions,talk to me and informally discuss your needs.

Our first session is an opportunity to explore what it is you want to focus on in therapy and how we could work together. This includes looking at both the practical and ethical elements important in therapy. Its also an opportunity to explore together whether or not my way of working is right for your needs.  networks.