Gestalt Counselling in Dursley
Ali The Psychologist @ Take a
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Dursley GL11
Hello, and well done for taking the first step. Reaching out for support is often the hardest part. I can offer an initial 15 min call, if requested, to see if I am the right fit for you. I am here to offer kindness, compassion, and sensitivity to whatever you may bring. As an HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist, I have experience supporting individuals with a wide range of psychological difficulties across both NHS and private settings. I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches, including relational, psychodynamic, person-centred, CBT, compassion-focused therapies, and I am trained in EMDR for complex trauma.
Hello, and well done for taking the first step. Reaching out for support is often the hardest part. I can offer an initial 15 min call, if requested, to see if I am the right fit for you. I am here to offer kindness, compassion, and sensitivity to whatever you may bring. As an HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist, I have experience supporting individuals with a wide range of psychological difficulties across both NHS and private settings. I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches, including relational, psychodynamic, person-centred, CBT, compassion-focused therapies, and I am trained in EMDR for complex trauma.
I used this in conjunction with Gestalt Therapy to help you unpack your thoughts, feelings and behaviours in a safe way.
Hello and Welcome! If you, or a loved one, are looking for help with difficult life experiences or mental health struggles, then I am here to help. I understand the need for you to feel able to connect to a counsellor who can listen with real understanding and empathy. A person who will listen without judgement and help support you to reach your goals, and ultimately heal. I offer free 30 minute initial consultations, to see if I could be the counsellor you are looking for. I also offer specialist counselling for people with ADHD and Autism.
I used this in conjunction with Gestalt Therapy to help you unpack your thoughts, feelings and behaviours in a safe way.
Hello and Welcome! If you, or a loved one, are looking for help with difficult life experiences or mental health struggles, then I am here to help. I understand the need for you to feel able to connect to a counsellor who can listen with real understanding and empathy. A person who will listen without judgement and help support you to reach your goals, and ultimately heal. I offer free 30 minute initial consultations, to see if I could be the counsellor you are looking for. I also offer specialist counselling for people with ADHD and Autism.
I believe the most important thing is to build a good relationship between counsellor and client, a relationship where you can feel secure, accepted, and heard. Through this relationship, awareness of how we feel can be found and with that a healthier way of managing our behaviours can be achieved.
I believe the most important thing is to build a good relationship between counsellor and client, a relationship where you can feel secure, accepted, and heard. Through this relationship, awareness of how we feel can be found and with that a healthier way of managing our behaviours can be achieved.
A qualified and experienced individual counsellor, I am currently in my specialist training as a couples / relationship therapist. Whilst completing my training, my fees are reduced. -
I work with couples and partners seeking couples therapy, marriage counselling or relationship therapy in Stroud and online. You may feel stuck in repeated conflict, struggling to communicate, experiencing emotional distance, trust issues, or difficulties with intimacy and sex. I help you understand the patterns driving these challenges so you can relate differently, improve communication, rebuild connection and find a clearer way forward.
A qualified and experienced individual counsellor, I am currently in my specialist training as a couples / relationship therapist. Whilst completing my training, my fees are reduced. -
I work with couples and partners seeking couples therapy, marriage counselling or relationship therapy in Stroud and online. You may feel stuck in repeated conflict, struggling to communicate, experiencing emotional distance, trust issues, or difficulties with intimacy and sex. I help you understand the patterns driving these challenges so you can relate differently, improve communication, rebuild connection and find a clearer way forward.
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I work as a therapist because of the privilege of journeying with another, often through difficult territory, in the direction of self-understanding and healing. I offer both face-to-face, outdoor and online therapy. I love co-creating a healing space (indoors or outdoors) in which you can work with, and process, your concerns. I’ve been so lucky to have been practicing as a therapist, supervisor and lecturer for nearly 30 years and to bring this experience to the therapy space, along with my mindfulness training. Please reach out if you wish to discuss how my way of working may help you.
I work as a therapist because of the privilege of journeying with another, often through difficult territory, in the direction of self-understanding and healing. I offer both face-to-face, outdoor and online therapy. I love co-creating a healing space (indoors or outdoors) in which you can work with, and process, your concerns. I’ve been so lucky to have been practicing as a therapist, supervisor and lecturer for nearly 30 years and to bring this experience to the therapy space, along with my mindfulness training. Please reach out if you wish to discuss how my way of working may help you.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes we all need a helping hand to navigate its complexities. I'm here to provide that support, offering you a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As a dedicated counselor with a passion for promoting mental and emotional well-being, I'm committed to assisting you on your journey towards self-discovery, personal growth, and resilience.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes we all need a helping hand to navigate its complexities. I'm here to provide that support, offering you a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As a dedicated counselor with a passion for promoting mental and emotional well-being, I'm committed to assisting you on your journey towards self-discovery, personal growth, and resilience.
My ideal client often feels overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or caught in patterns they can’t quite shift. They may struggle with anxiety, trauma, identity questions, or feeling misunderstood by others and themselves. Many second-guess their emotions or feel disconnected from what they truly need. They want clarity, self-trust, and a space where they can explore things safely and honestly, so life feels more manageable, meaningful, and authentically their own.
My ideal client often feels overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or caught in patterns they can’t quite shift. They may struggle with anxiety, trauma, identity questions, or feeling misunderstood by others and themselves. Many second-guess their emotions or feel disconnected from what they truly need. They want clarity, self-trust, and a space where they can explore things safely and honestly, so life feels more manageable, meaningful, and authentically their own.
I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the HCPC with over 30 years of experience. I have worked in private practice with over two thousand patients and supervised more than 100 therapists. I am separately qualified in various fields of applied Psychology including Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Counselling Psychology and Occupational Psychology. I now deliver all my counselling and therapy by the following methods: video conferencing; telephone sessions; real-time online chat; and email. I believe that matching the right therapy delivered by the right therapist to an individual is the key to therapeutic success.
I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the HCPC with over 30 years of experience. I have worked in private practice with over two thousand patients and supervised more than 100 therapists. I am separately qualified in various fields of applied Psychology including Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Counselling Psychology and Occupational Psychology. I now deliver all my counselling and therapy by the following methods: video conferencing; telephone sessions; real-time online chat; and email. I believe that matching the right therapy delivered by the right therapist to an individual is the key to therapeutic success.
Are you struggling with something difficult in your life and feel you would benefit from some support? Sometimes, childhood/adulthood life experiences can impact the way we live our lives, and affect our thoughts/feelings and behaviour. I know first-hand how overwhelming it can be when looking for a therapist. I am a qualified integrative therapist who also has advanced qualifications in helping and supporting individuals with Eating Disorders/Obesity issues, which I am very passionate about. I also help and support clients with anxiety/depression, confidence issues/self-esteem issues, stress, relationships and trauma-related issues
Are you struggling with something difficult in your life and feel you would benefit from some support? Sometimes, childhood/adulthood life experiences can impact the way we live our lives, and affect our thoughts/feelings and behaviour. I know first-hand how overwhelming it can be when looking for a therapist. I am a qualified integrative therapist who also has advanced qualifications in helping and supporting individuals with Eating Disorders/Obesity issues, which I am very passionate about. I also help and support clients with anxiety/depression, confidence issues/self-esteem issues, stress, relationships and trauma-related issues
Beautiful Minds Talking Therapy Service has been providing counselling for many years. I understand that taking the first step can be scary and overwhelming. But if you can find the courage to take that first step, it can be life changing. Let me help you explore, understand, and unpick the things that are causing your difficulties in your life. I will help you to take back control of your life and take action to find solutions and resolutions that will empower you. I will help you gain a better understanding of your difficulties and develop your knowledge and awareness of your internal constructs. let me help you.
Beautiful Minds Talking Therapy Service has been providing counselling for many years. I understand that taking the first step can be scary and overwhelming. But if you can find the courage to take that first step, it can be life changing. Let me help you explore, understand, and unpick the things that are causing your difficulties in your life. I will help you to take back control of your life and take action to find solutions and resolutions that will empower you. I will help you gain a better understanding of your difficulties and develop your knowledge and awareness of your internal constructs. let me help you.
Finding the right therapist for you is crucial in order for therapy to be effective and to help you make lasting changes. I offer a free initial assessment. Affordable prices. I work in a broad way. I believe humour is essential in therapy & is often the thing that keeps us going through the darkness.
I provide a safe space, in a non-judgemental environment, where people have the freedom to explore themselves. I am warm and I work at my client's pace in a gentle manner. I am an integrative counsellor and use a variety of theoretical models. This collaborative approach enables me to work in a way that suits each individual client.
Finding the right therapist for you is crucial in order for therapy to be effective and to help you make lasting changes. I offer a free initial assessment. Affordable prices. I work in a broad way. I believe humour is essential in therapy & is often the thing that keeps us going through the darkness.
I provide a safe space, in a non-judgemental environment, where people have the freedom to explore themselves. I am warm and I work at my client's pace in a gentle manner. I am an integrative counsellor and use a variety of theoretical models. This collaborative approach enables me to work in a way that suits each individual client.
Therapy That Transforms – Mind. Body. Life.
If you're here, something isn’t working. Maybe it’s anxiety, motivation, identity, burnout, or self-worth. You feel stuck in patterns you can't explain – or can't seem to change.
I'm a qualified therapist and behavioural change specialist, with a background in fitness, addiction recovery, and psychological resilience. I offer a holistic, transformative approach based in real life results – not surface-level coping.
My work at PLW Studio in Darlington, I’ve helped hundreds of clients reconnect with themselves, shift long-standing beliefs, and build the emotional and physical foundations.
Therapy That Transforms – Mind. Body. Life.
If you're here, something isn’t working. Maybe it’s anxiety, motivation, identity, burnout, or self-worth. You feel stuck in patterns you can't explain – or can't seem to change.
I'm a qualified therapist and behavioural change specialist, with a background in fitness, addiction recovery, and psychological resilience. I offer a holistic, transformative approach based in real life results – not surface-level coping.
My work at PLW Studio in Darlington, I’ve helped hundreds of clients reconnect with themselves, shift long-standing beliefs, and build the emotional and physical foundations.
Hello, my name is Jess, and I’m delighted that you’ve taken the time to view my profile. I am an integrative therapist based in Northwich, offering counselling services to both individuals and couples. My approach draws from a range of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
Hello, my name is Jess, and I’m delighted that you’ve taken the time to view my profile. I am an integrative therapist based in Northwich, offering counselling services to both individuals and couples. My approach draws from a range of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
Hello, I am a Muslim Counsellor and Registered BACP Member experienced in working across diverse cultural backgrounds. I understand that life can sometimes be challenging, with its setbacks, traumas, losses, and failings, our life experiences can impact us in several ways. As a Relational counsellor, I provide a safe, and confidential space, where your experiences, thoughts and feelings can be voiced, heard and explored enabling you to make sense of your experiences. A warm, welcoming and non-judgemental approach will enable you to reflect on the difficulties you are experiencing and empower you to explore these at depth.
Hello, I am a Muslim Counsellor and Registered BACP Member experienced in working across diverse cultural backgrounds. I understand that life can sometimes be challenging, with its setbacks, traumas, losses, and failings, our life experiences can impact us in several ways. As a Relational counsellor, I provide a safe, and confidential space, where your experiences, thoughts and feelings can be voiced, heard and explored enabling you to make sense of your experiences. A warm, welcoming and non-judgemental approach will enable you to reflect on the difficulties you are experiencing and empower you to explore these at depth.
Hi, perhaps you may be living with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide, or mood disorders. You might feel weighed down by past experiences, stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand, and unsure how to move forward. You want relief from persistent emotional pain and a greater sense of steadiness within yourself. Your goal is to feel safe in your own mind and body, to understand your story with compassion, and to build a life guided by choice rather than shaped by past wounds. While I have a personal mission to support male mental health, especially those who feel the pressures of the online world, I welcome all.
Hi, perhaps you may be living with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide, or mood disorders. You might feel weighed down by past experiences, stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand, and unsure how to move forward. You want relief from persistent emotional pain and a greater sense of steadiness within yourself. Your goal is to feel safe in your own mind and body, to understand your story with compassion, and to build a life guided by choice rather than shaped by past wounds. While I have a personal mission to support male mental health, especially those who feel the pressures of the online world, I welcome all.
Embrace new beliefs.
Most fearing, angering and blaming comes from old beliefs, expectations and stereotypes.These are programs installed from society, your up bringing and your peer groups. Loving yourself deeply and exquisitely means you explore these very important processes and let go of the expectations and stereotypes that don't support you; that were dragging you down.
Let's explore this in more detail now.
Embrace new beliefs.
Most fearing, angering and blaming comes from old beliefs, expectations and stereotypes.These are programs installed from society, your up bringing and your peer groups. Loving yourself deeply and exquisitely means you explore these very important processes and let go of the expectations and stereotypes that don't support you; that were dragging you down.
Let's explore this in more detail now.
I provide safe, confidential and professional psychological therapy which aims to help people to learn to listen and communicate better with their emotions, reflect on their experiences, understand patterns of thoughts and behaviors which may be problematic, and support themselves by investing on the voyage towards self-awareness and self-care. My empathetic approach doesn’t involve judgments of any kind.
I provide safe, confidential and professional psychological therapy which aims to help people to learn to listen and communicate better with their emotions, reflect on their experiences, understand patterns of thoughts and behaviors which may be problematic, and support themselves by investing on the voyage towards self-awareness and self-care. My empathetic approach doesn’t involve judgments of any kind.
Clients generally come to me when they are struggling with some aspect of their emotions, thoughts or behaviour. My aim is to help my client with accepting or changing some aspect of these three areas. Every client comes with unique issues and from my seat I view the issues as one, "a block in the road to wellness". I am keenly aware that all clients come with individual goals and I am here to help. Many of my clients use the phrase “I just want to feel better". This is my hope for everyone who engages with me in therapy. “TO FEEL BETTER” I offer confidentiality, openness and transparency at all times.
Clients generally come to me when they are struggling with some aspect of their emotions, thoughts or behaviour. My aim is to help my client with accepting or changing some aspect of these three areas. Every client comes with unique issues and from my seat I view the issues as one, "a block in the road to wellness". I am keenly aware that all clients come with individual goals and I am here to help. Many of my clients use the phrase “I just want to feel better". This is my hope for everyone who engages with me in therapy. “TO FEEL BETTER” I offer confidentiality, openness and transparency at all times.
Because the foundations of security begin in relationship and specifically, the first relationship we experience with our primary caregivers. I believe in the importance of relationship within the therapeutic setting. You will have the opportunity to examine how you relate to yourself internally and with others interpersonally. We will look at present-day relationships as well as childhood influences, and how these impact on the formation of self. Safety, care and compassion are my guiding principals when working therapeutically.
Because the foundations of security begin in relationship and specifically, the first relationship we experience with our primary caregivers. I believe in the importance of relationship within the therapeutic setting. You will have the opportunity to examine how you relate to yourself internally and with others interpersonally. We will look at present-day relationships as well as childhood influences, and how these impact on the formation of self. Safety, care and compassion are my guiding principals when working therapeutically.
Do you feel like your brain works differently to everyone around you? Like you're constantly overwhelmed, misunderstood, or struggling to keep up, especially in your relationships?
Many of my clients arrive feeling like they're "too much" for some people and "not enough" for others, exhausted by trying to hold it all together. Whether that's repeating patterns you can't explain, recovering from a difficult relationship, or trying to understand yourself better as a partner, parent or child. You're not broken.
I'm Vanessa, a psychotherapist based in Leek, Staffordshire, offering face-to-face and online sessions across the UK.
Do you feel like your brain works differently to everyone around you? Like you're constantly overwhelmed, misunderstood, or struggling to keep up, especially in your relationships?
Many of my clients arrive feeling like they're "too much" for some people and "not enough" for others, exhausted by trying to hold it all together. Whether that's repeating patterns you can't explain, recovering from a difficult relationship, or trying to understand yourself better as a partner, parent or child. You're not broken.
I'm Vanessa, a psychotherapist based in Leek, Staffordshire, offering face-to-face and online sessions across the UK.
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What is gestalt therapy?
Gestalt therapy is based on the idea that to address unresolved negative feelings, emotions must be not only discussed but also actively expressed in the present moment. The term is from a German word meaning “whole,” and gestalt therapists believe that people should be considered whole entities made up of mind, body, and emotions. Gestalt sessions are rooted in the notion that a client’s total self must be discovered, explored, and confronted, so that they can take greater responsibility for themselves and their behaviour, learn to satisfy their own needs while still respecting the needs of others, and reconnect with feelings they might otherwise deny.
How does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy sessions do not just involve talking with a therapist. Clients may take part in role-playing, re-enactment, or artistic exercises like drawing and painting, with the goal of becoming more aware of negative thought patterns that limit happiness. One common gestalt exercise is “the empty chair,” in which a client sits across from an empty chair representing a partner, relative, boss, or a part of themselves—and, with the therapist’s encouragement, improvises a dialog with it. The intention is to bring the emotions raised by past conflicts into the present and work through them in the moment.
How long does gestalt therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for gestalt therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. New patients should understand that it may take some time to become comfortable with gestalt exercises but once they do, they should expect sessions to extend for a number of months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions.
Does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy has generally been found to be as effective as other forms of talk therapy in helping people living with anxiety, depression, phobias, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders, as well as helping individuals reduce conflict in relationships. Gestalt techniques, on their own or in combination with other therapies, can also be effective in managing physical ailments including ulcerative colitis, migraines, and back spasms. It should be noted that some people may have trouble adapting to gestalt therapy’s lack of formal structure or to a therapist’s close observations of their body language and emotions; others may struggle to commit to techniques that feel unnatural, like the empty chair exercise.