Gillian Layton
Registered Member MBACP (Accredited)
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07814 724022
Therapist - Tring
Features
- Flexible hours available
About me and my therapy practice
I am an experienced IAPT licensed CfD Practitioner, Counsellor and CBT Therapist. Being a registered and accredited member of the BACP means that I have met the required standards of training, supervision and continuing professional development, and am committed to working within the Ethical Framework of the organisation. Over the past 15 years I have worked in a variety of settings for different organisations, covering the NHS, Employee Assistance Programmes and my private practice. Having originally trained integratively in counselling, I am also a qualified CBT therapist, and am able to offer this as a stand alone approach in my practice.
Currently I am studying towards a L6 Diploma in Clinical Supervision, and am able to offer supervision at a discounted rate during the period of my training. If you would like to have more information about this, please contact me to discuss options and my availability.
Practice description
I have limited face to face availability but otherwise am able to work remotely via phone, Whatsapp or Zoom. I am able to work flexibly, although cannot offer evening appointments at this time.
My first session
Counselling is an opportunity to explore your emotions and experiences, understand yourself better, and discover what lies behind the things that are troubling you, or keeping the difficulty going. During your first session I will explain the boundaries and limitations of the contract with you (confidentiality, cancellation policy etc) and will then listen to understand in a non judgmental way, the issues which concern you. I will work with you to identify your goals for therapy, and explore the approach that is most appropriate to your needs.
In order to achieve the most out of your sessions, it is important that you feel comfortable working with your therapist . At the end of your first session I will explore options going forward, and discuss next steps with you. There is no obligation to continue if you do not wish to. Likewise, if at any point I felt that I was not the best person to be working with you, I would declare this and seek to offer an alternative.
What I can help with
Abuse, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Infertility, Loss, OCD, Personal development, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Brief therapy, CBT, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Psychodynamic, Solution focused brief therapy
Clients I work with
Adults, EAP, Older adults, Trainees
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited
Supervisor - Tring
Features
- Flexible hours available
About me and my therapy practice
Having built up my counselling and CBT practice and experience over many years, I am now studying towards a L6 Diploma in Clinical Supervision, and am able to offer supervision at the discounted rates of £45/hour, or £60 for 1.5 hours, during the period of my training.Finding a supervisor may seem daunting and there are many things to consider in order to come to a decision about who to work with. Ultimately, in a supervisor, you will want to find someone with whom you feel comfortable working and who will be able to support you to meet your needs. One size doesn’t fit all! Whatever your level of knowledge or experience, I view supervision as a collaboration between colleagues in a confidential, safe, and non-judgemental environment. It is an opportunity to share your fears and disappointments, reflect on your work and theory, explore challenges and interventions, but also, importantly, to celebrate the triumphs and victory moments. Although the content material in supervision may be serious or sombre, I also seek to find humour where appropriate, and enjoyment of the supervision process.
I am an experienced IAPT licensed CfD Practitioner, Counsellor and CBT Therapist. Being a registered and accredited member of the BACP means that I have met the required standards of training, supervision and continuing professional development, and am committed to working within the Ethical Framework of the organisation. Over the past 15 years I have worked in a variety of settings for different organisations, covering the NHS, Employee Assistance Programmes and my private practice. Having originally trained integratively in counselling, I am also a qualified CBT therapist, and offer this as a stand alone approach in my practice.
Practice description
I have some f2f availability and can also offer supervision online. I do not offer evening appointments.
My first session
During your first session I will explain the boundaries and limitations of the contract with you (confidentiality, cancellation policy etc) and will then listen to understand your needs from supervision. I will work with you to identify your goals, and explore the approach that is most appropriate to your needs.
In order to achieve the most out of your sessions, it is important that you feel comfortable working with your supervisor . As a supervisor, my aim would be to support and encourage you in your work and share my knowledge and experience of different modalities and settings in line with your goals. I believe there is no end to personal growth and development (mine and yours), and creating an authentic, non-judgemental space in the supervision relationship, can encourage this. I look forward to not only supporting others in their work, but also discovering what I might learn through their experiences too.
Types of therapy
CBT, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Psychodynamic, Solution focused brief therapy, Transactional analysis
Clients I work with
Adults, EAP, Older adults, Trainees
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited