Gabriele Pentzek

I am taking on new clients and am available for online or face-to-face sessions. 

Please get in touch to discuss availabilities. 

People seek counselling for different reasons and every reason is valid. Being heard and listened to by another is an important part of what helps us to feel validated.

About me and my therapy practice

I work within an Integrative approach, empathising the importance of the therapeutic relationship, offering the key principles of the person-centred modality of non-judgement, acceptance and trust being the most important.

Drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities to assist you in your healing journey. Tailoring therapy to your individual needs and preferences as I am seeing every therapeutic encounter as unique.

At some point in our lives we might be confronted with situations and emotions that we cannot make sense of. When we experience times like this, having somebody to listen to you empathically and non-judgementally, offering you a safe space where you can explore these feelings might be just what is needed.

Why not give me a call, text or email me for a free 15 minute initial consultation to find out if I could be that somebody who can offer what feels right for you.

I am an experienced counsellor offering a safe, confidential space in which to explore your issues in an empathic and non-judgemental manner.

I hold a

- Level 4 Diploma in integrative Counselling from Stroud College

- Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Child, Adolescent and Family Mental-well-being with Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, University of Essex

- Specialised training for Children and Young People with Teens in Crisis, Gloucester

- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling

- Level 4 Certificate in Trauma informed Care

- BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (Psychopathology)

- DBS checked 

I undertake regular CPD to inform my practise and further develop myself.

I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), adhering to the BACP's Ethical Framework.

I have been working at Listening Post in Stroud, Longfield in Minchinhampton, Blue Coat primary school in Dursley, TIC+. Being  currently employed as a therapeutic Counsellor at Novalis Trust and also work as a Counsellor at Minchinhampton Surgery.

I help clients with a variety of different issues, these include:

Anxiety and stress, low self-esteem and lack of confidence, work related issues, depression and low mood, panic attacks, grief and loss, symptoms related to trauma.

I believe that everyone is different, and the above are just some examples of why people seek counselling. I welcome anyone who feels that things are not right in their world.

I can see you either online or face to face from a room in Nailsworth, with parking nearby.

Coming to therapy can be a daunting experience and one that takes courage to make the first step. Our first session will take the form of an assessment – giving you the time and space to discuss the issues you face as well as your hopes for counselling.

We will also use this time to look at and discuss the therapeutic contract which will underpin our working together. Should you decide that  you would like to continue.