Gareth Vaughan

Hello, my name is Gareth, I am an experienced (BACP) British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy Accredited Counsellor and have worked in this field for over 15 years. I offer a calm and safe place for clients experiencing emotional issues and distress to talk about how they are feeling, and what is causing them concern. I use an integrative approach which means I see everyone as unique so the counselling techniques will be tailored to your needs and personal circumstances and will hopefully help you feel more resilient and able to manage current and future changes.

I believe counselling should be meaningful, grounded in genuine warmth, positive regard and acceptance. By building these qualities into our confidential therapeutic relationship it will help us to explore the difficulties that you are facing and hopefully, together we can resolve or learn to manage them better.

I have experience in helping people across a diverse range of situations, from helping people to manage difficult life events, such as bereavement or past and present relationships, to working with stress, anxiety, depression and other struggles we may face.

I have worked within an NHS IAPT counselling service focused on counselling people with Depression and Anxiety. I have also worked within a hospice and specialist bereavement service, a specialist NHS cancer team and a University setting.

At our first appointment, we will discuss what has brought you to counselling, decide what you would like to focus on and talk about the frequency and number of sessions you feel you may need. Throughout our sessions, we can review the work we are doing to ensure it is working for you and you are getting the most out of our time together.

I have a British Psychology Society approved SDS Accreditation in Clinical Supervision, CSAccred.(AAC), a diploma in Counselling (L5) and a degree in Counselling Psychology (L6) (MBPsS).

I follow the Proctor’s 3 Function Interactive Model as my basis within supervision sessions. I feel supervision should encourage growth and self-awareness within your practice, promoting safety for you and your clients and enhancing your work.

I adhere to and work within the BACP Ethical Codes of Practice.

Areas I have experience in are Cancer, bereavement and loss, depression, anxiety, stress, panic, LGBTQ, and relationships issues including domestic abuse.

If you have any questions or would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact me on 07544 518276