Gabriella Di Napoli

My current working hours are in person face-to-face in Harlow on Tuesday evenings or Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays remotely via video call.

I work within the person centred theoretical approach, which is a process that can help clients to reach their full potential and become their true self. During the process, client’s may find their voice and become more confident in making decisions for themselves rather than seeking advice from others.

This approach is designed to help those individuals who want to strengthen their self esteem, build their confidence, become more self-aware and to learn where things are coming from that could be hindering them living their life to their fullest potential.

I work within the person centred, which means the client is the centre of my focus during sessions. It is important to me to build rapport and the initial session is about getting to know my clients.

 I give clients the autonomy to be themselves and express themselves freely so that we can work in a way that is comfortable for them. 

Whilst being a counsellor, I work with children and young people. I have lots of experience working with individuals  with Autism/ADHD.

I endeavour to make all clients that walk through the door feel safe, understood and heard. I provide a space for clients to talk freely and share as they feel comfortable with. Being a person centred therapist, I believe that the client has the answers within themselves so I do not provide advice or tell my clients what to do.

In the first session, I love to find out more about my clients so I do this by asking my client to share why it is that they came to me for therapy and if they had previous experience of therapy. 

During the first session, I will also set out a contract that we will stick to throughout the therapeutic relationship to ensure the work we’re doing is ethical and in line with guidelines.