Gestalt Counselling in Oxford
In my Central Oxford practice I provide psychotherapy for individuals and couples. Currently most of my work is with clients interested in changing their lives to align with their sense of who they are, rather than be guided by expectations and pleasing others. I also work with people who have experienced trauma, including with a PTSD diagnosis, helping them to process the trauma and reduce unwanted symptoms. I help couples to reset their relationships to a healthier state, to hear and understand each other and to make joint decisions about the future of their relationship and their family system.
In my Central Oxford practice I provide psychotherapy for individuals and couples. Currently most of my work is with clients interested in changing their lives to align with their sense of who they are, rather than be guided by expectations and pleasing others. I also work with people who have experienced trauma, including with a PTSD diagnosis, helping them to process the trauma and reduce unwanted symptoms. I help couples to reset their relationships to a healthier state, to hear and understand each other and to make joint decisions about the future of their relationship and their family system.
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I provide individual and couples counselling in Oxford and online, in English and Polish.
I support individuals and couples facing various life challenges, such as anxiety, bereavement (including pets), depression, the effects of trauma, low self-esteem, migration, relationship struggles, sexuality, study, and work stress, in making positive changes that align with their desires.
I work mainly in private practice. I used to work with patients in the Rutherford Cancer Centre, and I supported staff in the Stoke Mandeville Hospital during the pandemic.
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I provide individual and couples counselling in Oxford and online, in English and Polish.
I support individuals and couples facing various life challenges, such as anxiety, bereavement (including pets), depression, the effects of trauma, low self-esteem, migration, relationship struggles, sexuality, study, and work stress, in making positive changes that align with their desires.
I work mainly in private practice. I used to work with patients in the Rutherford Cancer Centre, and I supported staff in the Stoke Mandeville Hospital during the pandemic.
As our relationship develops, I adopt some Gestalt methods, helping us to understand your context and behaviours.
Therapy is an opportunity to do a deep dive into the hopes, fears, frustrations and uncertainties that stand in the way of your personal contentment.
These issues can nurture anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or even self-destructive behaviour. It gets hard to manage your emotions at home or stress at work; your relationships and friendships suffer. Often there is an underlying trauma - a deep pain - that needs to be processed safely.
Life's inevitable changes - career, money, children, ageing, health - bring their own challenges. Whatever's happening in your world, I am here to help you move forward in your life.
As our relationship develops, I adopt some Gestalt methods, helping us to understand your context and behaviours.
Therapy is an opportunity to do a deep dive into the hopes, fears, frustrations and uncertainties that stand in the way of your personal contentment.
These issues can nurture anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or even self-destructive behaviour. It gets hard to manage your emotions at home or stress at work; your relationships and friendships suffer. Often there is an underlying trauma - a deep pain - that needs to be processed safely.
Life's inevitable changes - career, money, children, ageing, health - bring their own challenges. Whatever's happening in your world, I am here to help you move forward in your life.
My ideal client is honest enough to acknowledge their issues and brave enough to voice them in the counselling room. The ability to ask for help when needed is an important component of a successful counselling relationships
My ideal client is honest enough to acknowledge their issues and brave enough to voice them in the counselling room. The ability to ask for help when needed is an important component of a successful counselling relationships
Do you suffer from overwhelming feelings? I am an experienced integrative counsellor working with trauma - whether from conflict, abuse or other difficult life events. I am compassionate and my approach is warm, empathic and accepting. I work to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you feel able to open up and explore your life. I have experience working with clients who have complex PTSD, anxiety, depression and OCD as well as those with life problems due to bereavement, illness, job stress, parenting, difficult relationships and low self-esteem.
Do you suffer from overwhelming feelings? I am an experienced integrative counsellor working with trauma - whether from conflict, abuse or other difficult life events. I am compassionate and my approach is warm, empathic and accepting. I work to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you feel able to open up and explore your life. I have experience working with clients who have complex PTSD, anxiety, depression and OCD as well as those with life problems due to bereavement, illness, job stress, parenting, difficult relationships and low self-esteem.
I'm a straightforward, kindly, fully qualified counsellor with 40 years experience of working with people facing serious difficulties and life challenges. I offer a service tailored to your specific needs, providing short or longer-term help as needed. I work with a range of problems including anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, depression, crisis, addictions, low self-esteem, abuse, disempowerment, anger management, bereavement, trauma, illness and loss of meaning. "It soon felt safe to talk. The sessions were expertly guided with valuable interventions and feedback." "I found you so empathic, calm and reassuring and my confidence built up through the sessions"
I'm a straightforward, kindly, fully qualified counsellor with 40 years experience of working with people facing serious difficulties and life challenges. I offer a service tailored to your specific needs, providing short or longer-term help as needed. I work with a range of problems including anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, depression, crisis, addictions, low self-esteem, abuse, disempowerment, anger management, bereavement, trauma, illness and loss of meaning. "It soon felt safe to talk. The sessions were expertly guided with valuable interventions and feedback." "I found you so empathic, calm and reassuring and my confidence built up through the sessions"
I am trained in Person-Centred Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and Gestalt Therapy working with adults over 18.
Hi, I’m Celia — it’s really nice to meet you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or disconnected from yourself? Perhaps you're struggling with relationships, low self-esteem, grief, or a significant life change. You may be finding it hard to understand repeating patterns or why life feels more difficult than it used to.
As an integrative counsellor I offer a warm, compassionate and confidential space where you can explore what's happening for you without judgement. Together we can make sense of your experiences, understand unhelpful patterns, and help you move towards greater clarity, confidence and connection.
I am trained in Person-Centred Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and Gestalt Therapy working with adults over 18.
Hi, I’m Celia — it’s really nice to meet you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or disconnected from yourself? Perhaps you're struggling with relationships, low self-esteem, grief, or a significant life change. You may be finding it hard to understand repeating patterns or why life feels more difficult than it used to.
As an integrative counsellor I offer a warm, compassionate and confidential space where you can explore what's happening for you without judgement. Together we can make sense of your experiences, understand unhelpful patterns, and help you move towards greater clarity, confidence and connection.
Hello! I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and a Registered Dietitian. Two of my specialities are "Breath, Body, Mind" practice ( Level 1 ) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, (DBT, level 1 ). I have expertise in communication skills.
I am flexible so can see you for psychotherapy or for nutrition advice, or for a combination of both. I also specialise in disordered eating and eating disorders.
It's important to find a therapist that you feel comfortable with. We can have a brief chat on the phone or else arrange an initial assessment appointment and see how we get on together. Please also visit my website to find out a bit more.
Hello! I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and a Registered Dietitian. Two of my specialities are "Breath, Body, Mind" practice ( Level 1 ) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, (DBT, level 1 ). I have expertise in communication skills.
I am flexible so can see you for psychotherapy or for nutrition advice, or for a combination of both. I also specialise in disordered eating and eating disorders.
It's important to find a therapist that you feel comfortable with. We can have a brief chat on the phone or else arrange an initial assessment appointment and see how we get on together. Please also visit my website to find out a bit more.
People come to me for all sorts of reasons, from low mood, stress, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, to climate and world politics anxiety. In my opinion, most people at some point in their lifetime need some form of talking therapy. You do not need to have a particular symptom or diagnosis to be suitable for therapy.
Before, during and after my training, I worked within the health, social and criminal justice sector. I have worked with organisations specialising in the rehabilitation of drug and alcohol users and prolific offenders.
People come to me for all sorts of reasons, from low mood, stress, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, to climate and world politics anxiety. In my opinion, most people at some point in their lifetime need some form of talking therapy. You do not need to have a particular symptom or diagnosis to be suitable for therapy.
Before, during and after my training, I worked within the health, social and criminal justice sector. I have worked with organisations specialising in the rehabilitation of drug and alcohol users and prolific offenders.
You might be noticing that you’re not quite yourself lately; feeling more irritable than usual, waking up with a heavy feeling, or finding that life feels a bit flat or lacking in joy. When the usual things you rely on to lift your mood no longer seem to help, it can be a sign that something deeper needs some attention.
Sometimes difficulties from our past can pile up and need some sorting through so that they no longer cast such a shadow over the present. Talking through what’s going on in your life, as well as the past experiences that have shaped you, can free you up to make the kinds of changes now that get you back on track.
You might be noticing that you’re not quite yourself lately; feeling more irritable than usual, waking up with a heavy feeling, or finding that life feels a bit flat or lacking in joy. When the usual things you rely on to lift your mood no longer seem to help, it can be a sign that something deeper needs some attention.
Sometimes difficulties from our past can pile up and need some sorting through so that they no longer cast such a shadow over the present. Talking through what’s going on in your life, as well as the past experiences that have shaped you, can free you up to make the kinds of changes now that get you back on track.
I am an integrative counsellor using Person-Centred, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, and breathwork in my practice to help you explore and understand patterns, gain self-awareness and build resilience.
Hi I'm Judit. I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to begin looking for a therapist. You may be feeling anxious, stressed, struggling with depression, burnout, relationship challenges, or health challenges. If you’re here, you might be looking for a space where you can talk openly and begin to understand what’s happening for you. I want to acknowledge the strength it takes to seek support, and to help you decide whether I might be the right therapist for you. I’d like to share a little about how I work.
I am an integrative counsellor using Person-Centred, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, and breathwork in my practice to help you explore and understand patterns, gain self-awareness and build resilience.
Hi I'm Judit. I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to begin looking for a therapist. You may be feeling anxious, stressed, struggling with depression, burnout, relationship challenges, or health challenges. If you’re here, you might be looking for a space where you can talk openly and begin to understand what’s happening for you. I want to acknowledge the strength it takes to seek support, and to help you decide whether I might be the right therapist for you. I’d like to share a little about how I work.
While I draw on a number of modalities, I completed my training on a gestalt course.
Are you feeling trapped in patterns of behaviour that made sense in the past but hold you back now? Perhaps you're constantly reliving traumatic experiences in your mind or body, or feeling shame, self-criticism, anger or anxiety that you can't seem to change. Together we'll notice the feelings, beliefs, sensations and memories that show up for you in each moment, and find ways you can respond to these feelings that leave you feeling calm, self-compassionate and more resolved. If talking hasn't changed the difficulties you're experiencing, or your body feels stuck in past experiences, this way of working might be a good fit for you.
While I draw on a number of modalities, I completed my training on a gestalt course.
Are you feeling trapped in patterns of behaviour that made sense in the past but hold you back now? Perhaps you're constantly reliving traumatic experiences in your mind or body, or feeling shame, self-criticism, anger or anxiety that you can't seem to change. Together we'll notice the feelings, beliefs, sensations and memories that show up for you in each moment, and find ways you can respond to these feelings that leave you feeling calm, self-compassionate and more resolved. If talking hasn't changed the difficulties you're experiencing, or your body feels stuck in past experiences, this way of working might be a good fit for you.
I’m Sarah, a registered Integrative Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist. I combine hypnotherapy and psychotherapy to work with parts of you that became stuck in protective roles during stressful or traumatic experiences. These parts can show up as anxiety, panic, shut-down, depression, people-pleasing or addiction amongst other things, diverting you from core emotions. Though once helpful, these responses are often outdated and feel hard to change. In a light trance state, we gently bring awareness to emotions and body responses, helping unprocessed feelings be safely witnessed and worked through.
I’m Sarah, a registered Integrative Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist. I combine hypnotherapy and psychotherapy to work with parts of you that became stuck in protective roles during stressful or traumatic experiences. These parts can show up as anxiety, panic, shut-down, depression, people-pleasing or addiction amongst other things, diverting you from core emotions. Though once helpful, these responses are often outdated and feel hard to change. In a light trance state, we gently bring awareness to emotions and body responses, helping unprocessed feelings be safely witnessed and worked through.
I work integratively using Person Centred Therapy (PCT) , Gestalt Therapy and Transactional Analysis (TA).
Hello I'm Laura. I want to acknowledge the courage you have shown to seek therapy and in order to support you in finding the right therapist, I want to share more about my approach. I believe that therapy can support people in healing and understanding even our most painful experiences. My aim as your counsellor is to be alongside you as you discover more about yourself and what you need in this journey. I am Irish and have spent the last decade living and working in England. I offer a free 20 minute Zoom consultation to explore what brings you to therapy, and whether sessions with me might help.
I work integratively using Person Centred Therapy (PCT) , Gestalt Therapy and Transactional Analysis (TA).
Hello I'm Laura. I want to acknowledge the courage you have shown to seek therapy and in order to support you in finding the right therapist, I want to share more about my approach. I believe that therapy can support people in healing and understanding even our most painful experiences. My aim as your counsellor is to be alongside you as you discover more about yourself and what you need in this journey. I am Irish and have spent the last decade living and working in England. I offer a free 20 minute Zoom consultation to explore what brings you to therapy, and whether sessions with me might help.
My focus tends to be around person-centred and gestalt practice.
My service is provided as a specialist sex and relationship therapist. I aim to provide a safe environment in which clients can share their intimate thoughts and problems with no fear of judgement. I honour all sexual orientations, gender identities and sexual preferences. I am kink aware and knowledgable and take a sex positive approach. Specific issues covered include: erection problems, inability to orgasm, low sexual desire, painful intercourse, premature/early ejaculation, problematic porn use, relationship problems–couples/poly, (sex, gender, erotic, relationship) identity, BDSM, kinks and fetishes, vaginismus
My focus tends to be around person-centred and gestalt practice.
My service is provided as a specialist sex and relationship therapist. I aim to provide a safe environment in which clients can share their intimate thoughts and problems with no fear of judgement. I honour all sexual orientations, gender identities and sexual preferences. I am kink aware and knowledgable and take a sex positive approach. Specific issues covered include: erection problems, inability to orgasm, low sexual desire, painful intercourse, premature/early ejaculation, problematic porn use, relationship problems–couples/poly, (sex, gender, erotic, relationship) identity, BDSM, kinks and fetishes, vaginismus
We can all find our lives get difficult as events and emotions come and go: these are often left unprocessed until we give ourselves time to think and talk about them. You may be very unhappy or may just be feeling some discontent, or at a crossroads, lacking motivation or direction. My aim is to help you explore all or any area of your life and work out what the future might hold. W H Auden, in his poem in memory of Sigmund Freud, referred to 'a world he changed / simply by looking back with no false regrets'; like him, having explored both the past and the present, I hope you will feel 'able to approach the Future as a friend'.
We can all find our lives get difficult as events and emotions come and go: these are often left unprocessed until we give ourselves time to think and talk about them. You may be very unhappy or may just be feeling some discontent, or at a crossroads, lacking motivation or direction. My aim is to help you explore all or any area of your life and work out what the future might hold. W H Auden, in his poem in memory of Sigmund Freud, referred to 'a world he changed / simply by looking back with no false regrets'; like him, having explored both the past and the present, I hope you will feel 'able to approach the Future as a friend'.
I am a qualified relationship therapist. I help couples who have challenges getting along. Maybe you are arguing all the time or intimacy has gone out the window? Perhaps someone has been cheating, had an affair or struggles with an addiction to sex or porn. If your world has been rocked by a discovery about your partner or you are living with secrecy that is weighing you down I can help you work through it.
I am a qualified relationship therapist. I help couples who have challenges getting along. Maybe you are arguing all the time or intimacy has gone out the window? Perhaps someone has been cheating, had an affair or struggles with an addiction to sex or porn. If your world has been rocked by a discovery about your partner or you are living with secrecy that is weighing you down I can help you work through it.
My work is rooted in Gestalt Psychotherapy, Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy and is trauma-informed.
Hello, I'm Julia-Sophie (she/her/hers). I offer in-person and online, short and long term therapy to adults who are seeking clarity and change in their lives. Deciding to start therapy can be overwhelming, particularly during a difficult time. It’s normal to feel uncertain when choosing a therapist. My hope is that throughout our work together, you will find space to experience deeply meaningful conversations, laughter, discovery, and profound empowerment, offering life-changing benefits.
My work is rooted in Gestalt Psychotherapy, Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy and is trauma-informed.
Hello, I'm Julia-Sophie (she/her/hers). I offer in-person and online, short and long term therapy to adults who are seeking clarity and change in their lives. Deciding to start therapy can be overwhelming, particularly during a difficult time. It’s normal to feel uncertain when choosing a therapist. My hope is that throughout our work together, you will find space to experience deeply meaningful conversations, laughter, discovery, and profound empowerment, offering life-changing benefits.
I am an experienced and highly trained Integrative Body Psychotherapist, Couples Psychotherapist and Trauma Recovery Specialist, Supervisor, Consultant and Trainer having been in the field for over 29 years. I help you experientially with life and relationship challenges in a mind, body and spirit process. I include the neurobiology of relationship, attachment, internal parts systems, transgenerational trauma recovery, birth psychology and transpersonal realms.
We are in some challenging times and there is opportunity for both support with 'here and now issues' and deeper exploration of who you are becoming.
I am an experienced and highly trained Integrative Body Psychotherapist, Couples Psychotherapist and Trauma Recovery Specialist, Supervisor, Consultant and Trainer having been in the field for over 29 years. I help you experientially with life and relationship challenges in a mind, body and spirit process. I include the neurobiology of relationship, attachment, internal parts systems, transgenerational trauma recovery, birth psychology and transpersonal realms.
We are in some challenging times and there is opportunity for both support with 'here and now issues' and deeper exploration of who you are becoming.
Hello I'm Carole. Finding the right therapist can be a difficult decision, especially if you are having a stressful time. Finding out about the therapist and the therapeutic process can be useful and can enable you to find the right therapist for you. I work with a wide range of people and life issues including: feeling stuck, life transitions, depression, anxiety, bereavement, work-related stress, relationship difficulties, personality disorders, trauma, addictions and many others. Call me and we can have a short chat to discuss what you are looking for and how I am able to help you.
Hello I'm Carole. Finding the right therapist can be a difficult decision, especially if you are having a stressful time. Finding out about the therapist and the therapeutic process can be useful and can enable you to find the right therapist for you. I work with a wide range of people and life issues including: feeling stuck, life transitions, depression, anxiety, bereavement, work-related stress, relationship difficulties, personality disorders, trauma, addictions and many others. Call me and we can have a short chat to discuss what you are looking for and how I am able to help you.
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Gestalt Counsellors
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.