Counselling in Coventry

Welcome, I am Dr Gavin Farrell, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist with over 20 years experience in the NHS and private practice. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, stress and trauma related disorders including post-traumatic stress disorder. I also have experience in helping people who find their health conditions may be exacerbated by stress and trauma including amongst others functional neurological disorders.

I am an experienced psychotherapist and have been in full-time private practice in Manchester since 2002. I use a flexible integrative approach and offer both long-term psychotherapy and counselling, as well as short-term therapies. I integrate psychotherapy with CBT, EMDR, Somatic Therapies, IFS, Focusing, DBT Skills, DBR, NLP and life coaching. I have experience of working with a wide range of issues including anxiety, PTSD, Complex PTSD, bereavement, BPD, depression, stress, abuse, generalised anxiety, OCD, public speaking, low self-esteem, relationship issues, shame, IBS and pain management. I am BACP and UKCP registered.

Hello, It's likely that you have arrived here because you are seeking help or support dealing with some of life’s difficulties. I appreciate that deciding to seek help and then contacting a therapist can feel like a big and daunting step. Whether that is to deal with anxiety, depression, confusion or unhappiness. Or perhaps it might be a feeling that your life has little meaning, you're lonely, or you lack a sense of direction. Or was there something else?

I am an experienced qualified Integrative Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Supervisor, working in Private practice and within the NHS for over 13 years. I work with individuals, couples, EAP services, and provide clinical supervision. I have significant experience of working with a wide range of clients. Ages range from teens to older adults. I work with people experiencing a range of issues - Relationship issues; anxiety including panic disorders and depression; post natal depression; work problems; stress; loss, I am trained and have considerable experience in working with psychiatric diagnosis.

Are you struggling in life?  Have you worked on yourself in conventional therapy but are seeking a holistic treatment that enables you to dig deeper into your psyche or integrate your spiritual journey into everyday life?  Is trauma, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem making it hard to cope with life’s problems and reach your full potential?  Are you in recovery but finding it hard to connect with your higher self?  Do you and your partner constantly fight or have problems relating to each other?  Are you considering seeing a therapist to help you better understand why you think and behave the way you do?

My interest in psychotherapy, spirituality and meditation began after the end of my marriage several years ago, which like many other types of losses, triggered a lot of suffering. ​Life transition, family and friends losses, the breakup of long-term relationships, stress, anxiety and depression are all part of human suffering. However, we have an innate capability, which we can strengthen, that allows us to navigate and, more importantly, learn from our most difficult life experiences.

Many therapies only deal with specific themes or specific ways of working. The therapists limit can limit the effectiveness of your unique journey of healing. My unique holistic method "tuning in" honed over 8 years specialises in being open to you to explore the whole creative range of what's available whilst healing. If welcomed, we can explore breathwork, vocal work, somatic work, movement/dance, philosophy, imagination and dreams, psychodrama, nature work as well as talk therapy; making therapy much more effective and more enjoyable in working through the pains and mysteries of this life we find ourselves in.

I am a somatic-focused, psychotherapist who has been working in the mental health sector since 2016. I hold a strong belief in working with bodily held emotions and memories, making use of authentic movement exploration and the use of creative tasks; such as drawing, object relational projection to support the therapeutic process of the client. I am experienced in a wide range of client needs, which spans from Low level anxiety to high intensity PTSD. My main focus is to support my clients to engage in the present to reach their full potential.

Is your life impacted by symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, Panic Attacks, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Fibromyalgia, Migraines, Overwhelm, or Burnout? Whether you struggle with a diagnosed condition, or just want to transcend the mire of brain fog, anxious thoughts, and worry, my work can help you reclaim your vitality, realise your potentials, and experience peace of mind. My approach is somatic and trauma informed. It incorporates and utilises the latest scientific thinking on neural plasticity, polyvagal theory and the mind-body connection, and dovetails this with more spiritual principles of consciousness and flow.

I have over 20 years experience working in the personal development, mentoring, and mental health fields, working with a broad range and severity of issues including: anxiety and depression, family/relationship conflicts, life transitions, trauma/abuse, challenges in being neuro-atypical, and the affirmation of sexual orientation and gender identity.

I'm experienced in supporting clients to come through experiences of anxiety, depression and many other common issues that prompt people to seek therapy. I also have a strong clinical interest in the spiritual and this extends to so-called altered states of consciousness and the integration of experiences of this nature.

I’m a qualified Psychosynthesis counsellor. Psychosynthesis is a broad and inclusive system which has many different techniques and approaches that can be tailored to you and your needs, given that you are unique! I emphasize warmth, kindness, sensitivity and empathy in my approach. I work with people who are experiencing; depression, anxiety, anger and rage, loss and grief, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, feelings of despair and childhood abuse and trauma. I work with people to achieve real, concrete, lasting change in their lives - and have received plenty of positive feedback confirming this!

After qualifying thirteen years ago I worked for City & Hackney Mind (Mental Health Charity) for seven years as the Clinical Services Manager of the Psychological Therapies Team as well as the Clinical Supervisor for a large team of trainee/qualified counsellors/psychotherapists. My approach mainly draws on Psychoanalysis, Somatic & Neurobiological approaches along with Philosophy & Critical Theory. My approach is GSRD (Gender, Sexuality, Relationship Diversity) affirmative meaning i have a passion for and extensive experience supporting Queer & LGBTQI+ as well as other non-heteronormative ways of living/being.

I offer a free initial consultation to see if working together feels right. Building trust is important, and it is my hope that meeting in person will give you the best sense of how we might work together. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-doubt, relationship difficulties, emotional challenges, or find yourself at a crossroads, I’m here to help. As a registered UKCP Psychotherapist in training, I provide Mindfulness-based Core Process Psychotherapy—a trauma-informed, awareness-based approach that focuses on the mind-body connection.

I have wide experience counselling a diverse range of clients experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, loss, grief, anger issues, confidence issues, relationship difficulties, issues around sex, issues at work, ADHD, addiction, eating issues, abuse and trauma. I work in conjunction with NHS services and other health professionals to support adults in the South West. I have a particular interest in working with clients with relationship difficulties (including sex issues), clients affected by narcissism in their relationships, and clients with somatic problems including pain, chronic fatigue, ME, IBS and fibromyalgia.

I aim to work as a team to help, guide, and empower clients, whilst I bring my own experiences that may aid the process further. I currently specialise in Low Self-Esteem, Depression, Anxiety/Stress, Grief, and ADHD. I have worked with a range of ages (11-60+) and utilised many different approaches depending on my client's needs including Person-Centred, Somatic, Solution-Focused & Hypnotherapy. I aim to alleviate the weight of these challenges with a compassionate and safe environment whilst I empower my clients with the tools to better manage, explore and heal through these issues.

If you are feeling stuck in certain behaviours or emotional responses I can work with you to support growth and change. I will endeavour to work with all of your intersections: culture, origins, and gender/sexual creativity. Sex positive, I have facilitated clients, including students, who identify as gender queer, trans and pansexual, tackling depression and anxiety amongst other issues.

Welcome. This is a space for you in which your voice matters and deserves to be heard. I offer a warm, attentive and supportive relationship that is just for you. The core of my work is Integrative Psychotherapy (Mindfulness-based) in a one-to-one setting from Islington and Hackney.