Gillian Davidson

Gillian Davidson


Registered Member M±«ÓãÊÓÆµ(Accredited)

Contact information

Phone number
07779941674

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Therapist - Banstead, Surrey

Banstead, Surrey SM7
07779941674
Sessions from £50.00

Features

  • Flexible hours available
  • Wheelchair accessible office
  • Available for home visits
  • Concessionary rates

Availability

I have some availability at present.  My usual working hours are between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m, during the week, and on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.




About me and my therapy practice

I am have a dedicated counselling room at home where I am able to provide a safe and private space for my  clients.

I allow time for them  to take their time, to go at their own pace and to talk about whatever is important for them and what is  troubling them in a non- judgmental way. 

My very long experience has found that in this calm environment, clients feel comfortable and gradually learn to express and explore their feelings in a way that is helpful for them and enables them to resolve their difficulties and to start to move forward again.

   

Practice description

I am a fully qualified and very experienced  psychotherapist and  counsellor having previously worked mainly in the NHS in both GP practices and hospital settings. 

I am  a member of and accredited by ±«ÓãÊÓÆµand I work within the organisations Ethical Framework and Code of Conduct for Counselling Practice.  My relationship with clients is completely confidential, based on mutual trust and respect.  Nothing discussed will be divulged to any other person.  Most importantly, I need clients to feel comfortable with me.  

I now have a small private practice working with adults with a wide range of difficulties helping them to cope with what may seem at times to be overwhelming for them and to regain their strength to move forward again in a positive way.     

My first session

My first session with clients usually takes about one and a quarter  hours during which time I complete an assessment with them, to help me understand their past and present difficulties, any previous experience of counselling and what has brought them to counselling today. 

At the end of the assessment session we can have some idea of the best way to proceed, whether the client feels comfortable with me and I feel able to help with their problem.

I give the client a contract explaining about my qualifications and experience, appointment times, fees and anything else they wish to know.  It is important that they feel comfortable with counselling and with me.  I charge the same rate as for a normal session. 

Types of therapy

Brief therapy, Cognitive, Cognitive analytic therapy, Integrative, Narrative therapy, Person centred, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy

Clients I work with

Adults, Couples, Older adults, Trainees

How I deliver therapy

Home visits, Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy

Languages spoken

English

Supervisor - Banstead, Surrey

Banstead, Surrey SM7
07779941674
Contact Gillian for session rate.

Features

  • Flexible hours available
  • Available for home visits
  • Concessionary rates

Availability

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I work flexibly to fit in with students and their individual needs. This includes early evenings and weekends.  I am able to offer one to one sessions from my home where I have a dedicated counselling room, or on line or by telphone.

About me and my therapy practice

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I have worked for many years in both NHS and Social Services settings with a particular interest in medically unexplained symptoms and psychosematic illness. and its origins.

 I have also worked for any years with families and have undertaken special training in this area.

My core training is in psychodynamic therapy, but over the years I have widened my experience to include and integrate other ways of working according the the individual needs of my clients.  

Practice description

I have a small private practice taking referrals from local GP'S, colleges or indiciduals.  I am particularly interested in working with students who are studying counselling and helping them on their counselling joureys.  I have a very strong belief in the value of counselling and, for this reason I am happy to offer negotiable fees for students in training.

My first session

My first session with clients takes the form of a full assessment covering their individual circumstances and need for counselling and a discussion of how they wish to proceed and to move forward..

In the case of students, I like to be able to undestand their course tutor's requirements and any feedback I may need to provide to satisfy these.

What I can help with

Addictions, Adoption, Autism spectrum, Child related issues, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Mood disorder, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Phobias, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sensory impairment, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Substance Dependency

Types of therapy

Brief therapy, CBT, Cognitive, Cognitive analytic therapy, Family therapy, Integrative, Interpersonal, Narrative therapy, Psychodynamic

Clients I work with

Couples, Families, Older adults, Trainees

How I deliver therapy

Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy

Languages spoken

English