Gillian Hawdon - therapist in north-shields-ne26

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Phone number: 07765262163

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Features

Flexible hours available
Wheelchair accessible office
Concessionary rates

Availability

Available Hours

Tuesdays 2-8pm

Wednesdays 2-8pm

Thursdays 8-7pm

About me and my therapy practice

Background :

Therapeutic psychological counsellor, trained with BACP and BPS.

Qualified and started practicing full time as a counsellor in 2001 (with adults) and children from 2003.

Qualified as a Clinical Supervisor in 2016.

Approaches : Person centred, Eclectic mindful, somatic, systemic, trauma informed, ACT, NLP, brief intervention, behaviour focused, hypnotherapy, health coaching; therapeutic art and play therapy.

I use evidence based practise to support the client with their wellbeing. Can provide bespoke packages, or individualized plans for health improvement. In addition to block or week by week counselling.

A 20 minute introductory discussion appointment is available free.

Practice description

First there can be a discussion about the reasons therapy has felt appropriate. To find out what is most likely to help.

Therapy can take many forms, children may prefer to play. Adults who find talking difficult may also prefer a different approach.

First 20 minutes consultation would be free. Where you can ask about anything that may be unclear.

Then we would look at a possible 6- 8. Therapy can be short term or over longer periods.

Therapy would be at the clients pace, include therapeutic approaches that support that individual on that day.

Therapy is none judgemental, in a calm and supportive therapeutic setting.

My first session

A first session can be different for everyone. Most people experience the opportunity to be really heard, and valued.

In this session I will check some personal details. It is not a detailed assessment.

With children we may look at the strengths and joys that engage and inspire the child's wellbeing.

It is important that the client feels safe and valued.

What I can help with

Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, AIDS/HIV, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Baby loss, Bereavement, Body/somatic therapy, Cancer, Career coaching, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Coach Therapist, Coercive control, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, LGBTQ+ counselling, Life coaching, Loss, Menopause, Mood disorder, Narcissism, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Pet bereavement, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sensory impairment, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Vegan allied, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Behavioural, Brief therapy, Creative therapy, Eclectic, Emotionally focused therapy, Existential, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Narrative therapy, Neuro linguistic programming, Person centred, Play therapy, Solution focused brief therapy, Transactional analysis

Clients I work with

Adults, Children, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Email therapy, Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Text therapy, Time-limited

Languages spoken

English