I have been practising as a Counsellor for over 10 years in Hampshire UK and hold a Diploma & BA(Hons) in Humanistic Counselling.
Much of my work has been with clients facing deep unrest, depression, sadness, loss, loss of self, illness, end of life and bereavement. I have also spent many years working with people who want to learn more about themselves, gain a better understanding of self, embrace change and develop confidence moving forward.
I embrace and believe as a Humanistic counsellor that all people have inherent worth and deserve respect and sensitivity. I hold faith that over time, we all have an innate tendency to move forward realizing our potential for growth, understanding and acceptance. I believe that we are all organically creative and highly individual and we all have the right to experience emotional challenges in our own way and in our own time-eventually resulting in psychological wellness and/or acceptance and my hope - inner peace.
I will openly give to the counselling relationship, non-judgmental caring ‘unconditional positive regard’ genuineness ‘congruence’ and empathy. My way of working is very much a Holistic approach believing in the importance of every aspect of ourselves ‘mind, body and soul’ enabling a wholeness around our well-being.
I will offer gentle and supportive holding and a space for you to talk through your concerns, worries and the possible deep emotional challenges that you may be experiencing. We will work together to find more helpful and meaningful ways of managing the impact on your world this may be having.
I look forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Commitment issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #00730217
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Only been working with Gina for a month now and I’ve already had so many positive experiences. She’s a fantastic listener and asks the right questions without feeling like she’s guiding us in one particular area. Very good at letting me lead the conversation in any which way that feels right. We’ve covered a lot and I would recommend her to anyone!
Written on Sep 14, 2022 after therapy with Gina for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Gina is a good listener. I personally like the way Gina recalls previous events and relates them to current. This helps me recognise that I am able to push through today just as I did (yesterday).
Written on Sep 07, 2022 after therapy with Gina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
Gina is incredibly understanding, compassionate, and has really helped me to move forward with issues i have, and have had. After just two sessions she has had a big impact on my wellbeing. I couldnt recommend her enough.
Written on Jul 12, 2022 after therapy with Gina for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, trauma and abuse, and grief