Rachel Gaster

I have no available spaces at present

 I am a qualified psychotherapist with more than 20 years’ experience.

I offer a place where we can look at what is troubling you in a safe, supportive and confidential way in order to make sense of, and relieve, the difficulties you are experiencing.

My hope is that this will help you to find a deeper, kinder sense of yourself as well as experiencing more satisfying relationships in your daily life.

I have worked with many people of different ages, nationalities and faiths. They have brought a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, sadness, relationship problems, deep trauma, grief and anger.

I offer a talking therapy but within that may, if appropriate, also use drawing and other creative methods, as well as guided meditation and imagery work. In the therapy we would pay attention to past experiences and the difficulties that have brought you to seek help, but we would also start imagining the future you would like, and who you could be in that future

My core stance as a therapist is transpersonal, which means I see people as a whole; body, mind, feelings and spirit. I have a solid working knowledge of many psychotherapeutic approaches, especially those concerned with how our life experiences form us and determine how we relate to ourselves and others.

Starting therapy is a big step. An initial session is a good place to see how it feels. It is also the best place to find out if I might be the right therapist for you. If you would like to know more about how I work, or have any other questions, do phone or email me, with no obligation or charge

I have a safe and private practice room in Llanidloes.

I also offer online sessions for those who not able to travel to Llanidloes.

Our first meeting is where we have the chance to see how we feel with each other and to check whether I am the right practitioner for you. If not, I will try to suggest someone more suitable.

During the first session we can take the time for you to tell me what has brought you to look for help. I will ask questions to try and get as full a picture as possible. You may also have questions you want to ask me.

We would then look at practicalities such as when and how often you would have sessions. If we decide to go forward we would look at my usual therapy contract and decide together if anything needs amending.

Occasionally it can take more than one session for us both to reach a decision. This is something we can discuss in our first meeting if it seems relevant.

I am a qualified humanistic integrative psychotherapist with more than 25 years’ experience.

I offer a place where we can look at what is troubling you in a safe, supportive and confidential way in order to make sense of, and relieve, the difficulties you are experiencing.

I originally decided to train after several years of personal psychotherapy. I had experienced profound change in how I related to myself and to the world and this motivated me to learn how I might give others the time and space in which they could discover a deeper, kinder sense of themselves as well as more authentic relationships.

I have worked with people of many different ages, faiths and nationalities and with a large range of issues from a general sense of sadness and anxiety to deep trauma, grief and anger. I have found that ultimately it is the security and safety of the therapist/client relationship that is key for enabling healing and growth.

I offer a talking therapy but sometimes I might use drawing or other creative methods as well as guided meditation and imagery work. I would always be led by what fits you.

My core stance as a therapist is transpersonal and humanistic but I have a solid working knowledge of many psychotherapeutic approaches, especially those concerned with how our life experiences form us and determine how we relate to ourselves and others.

Training:

1992-1996 Amsterdam Institute of Psychosynthesis

2005-2010 Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling

Since 1991 I have followed a wide variety of self-development and professional development trainings and I continue to do this as an important way of enriching my work.

My practice room in Llanidloes is safe and private.

I also offer online sessions when it is not possible to meet in person.

Our first meeting is where we have the chance to see how we feel with each other and to check whether I am the right practitioner for you. If not, I will try to suggest someone more suitable.

During the first session we can take the time for you to tell me what has brought you to look for help. I will ask questions to try and get as full a picture as possible. You may also have questions you want to ask me.

We would then look at practicalities such as when and how often you would have sessions. If we decide to go forward we would look at my usual therapy contract and decide together if anything needs amending.

Occasionally it can take more than one session for us both to reach a decision. This is something we can discuss in our first meeting if it seems relevant.

The fee for the first session is at my usual rate of £55.

At present I am only available for in-person supervision in Llanidloes.

I am available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. I try to be as flexible as possible in finding a time of day that suits people.

I offer a secure and supportive place where we can together appreciate and explore the joys and difficulties of your therepeutic work.

My work as a supervisor is informed by my many years of experience working with clients. I am humanistic and relational and see my role as assisiting you to find and grow your own wisdom.

I offer a space for support and reflection as well as a space where we can shine a light on your work and find more clarity about any difficulties you may be experiencing.

My supervision training was with Robin Shohet and Joan Wilmot of the Centre for Superviaion and Team Development London

If you are interested in  the possibliuty of having supervision with me or would like to know more about how I work and what is involved, please do get in touch, either by phone or by email.

In our first meeting we would be exploring what your supervision needs, expectations and wishes are and whether we feel that I am the right fit for you.

If we decide to go further we would look at practicalities such as frequency and available times etc.

Sometimes it is helpful to have a trial period and, if relevant, we can certainly do this.

I am available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. 

I would always try to find a time of day that would suit you.

My work as a supervisor is informed by my many years of working with clients. I am humanistic and relational and see my role as assisting you to find and grow your own wisdom. I offer a space for support and reflection as well as a space where we can shine a light on the work and find more clarity about any difficulties you are experiencing.

I offer face to face supervision in Llanidloes.

I offer online supervision to those unable to travel to Llanidloes.

In our first meeting we would be exploring what your supervision needs, expectations and wishes are and whether we feel that I am the right fit for you.

If we decide to go further we would look at practicalities such as frequency and available times etc.

Sometimes it is helpful to have a trial period and, if relevant, we can certainly do this.