Counselling in GL7
In our work I will invite you to be curious, to allow deeper feelings to surface and to explore them with me as a reliable, resilient companion. I believe that togerther, allowing our creativity and imagination free rein, we can find a place of calm in the turbulence. A place where you can come to accept things you cannot change, have compassion for your most vulnerable self and hopeful growth towards your true whole self. I work in an integrative style, which means I can draw on different approaches within psychotherapy to build a working alliance personalised to you while also drawing on my own inner responses and felt sense.
In our work I will invite you to be curious, to allow deeper feelings to surface and to explore them with me as a reliable, resilient companion. I believe that togerther, allowing our creativity and imagination free rein, we can find a place of calm in the turbulence. A place where you can come to accept things you cannot change, have compassion for your most vulnerable self and hopeful growth towards your true whole self. I work in an integrative style, which means I can draw on different approaches within psychotherapy to build a working alliance personalised to you while also drawing on my own inner responses and felt sense.
Are you experiencing depression, anxiety or just not feeling yourself? Counselling can ease the depression and unlock any distress you are feeling. My style of counselling can also help you to change any patterns of behaviour that are not working for you and improve your relationships with friends, colleagues, partners or family members. I have over 25 years experience in the social and charity sector. I am DBS checked and a member of the BACP. I hope I would put you at ease if we worked together.
Are you experiencing depression, anxiety or just not feeling yourself? Counselling can ease the depression and unlock any distress you are feeling. My style of counselling can also help you to change any patterns of behaviour that are not working for you and improve your relationships with friends, colleagues, partners or family members. I have over 25 years experience in the social and charity sector. I am DBS checked and a member of the BACP. I hope I would put you at ease if we worked together.
Hello, my name is Gina. I’m a qualified, trauma informed, Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). At the heart of my practice is the therapeutic relationship, creating a space where trust can develop and where you can feel heard and deeply valued. I provide both online counselling to UK based and international clients as well as face-to-face therapy sessions in Nailsworth & Stroud. My therapeutic support extends to a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns and is a welcoming space to people from all walks of life!
Hello, my name is Gina. I’m a qualified, trauma informed, Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). At the heart of my practice is the therapeutic relationship, creating a space where trust can develop and where you can feel heard and deeply valued. I provide both online counselling to UK based and international clients as well as face-to-face therapy sessions in Nailsworth & Stroud. My therapeutic support extends to a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns and is a welcoming space to people from all walks of life!
I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor and psychotherapist and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I welcome clients from all backgrounds and work with clients within a safe and confidential space where you will be supported to express and explore what is troubling you without being judged. Importantly you will be valued and respected for you own capacity to decide on what feels right for you. My previous experience includes, working for the mental health charity Mind, an addiction charity, social work and the NHS.
I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor and psychotherapist and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I welcome clients from all backgrounds and work with clients within a safe and confidential space where you will be supported to express and explore what is troubling you without being judged. Importantly you will be valued and respected for you own capacity to decide on what feels right for you. My previous experience includes, working for the mental health charity Mind, an addiction charity, social work and the NHS.
For most of us, life is a complex mix of highs and lows. Sometimes we need specialist help, separate to our family and friends, to support our mental health and wellbeing and help us find our way. You might have a child or young person in distress; perhaps you’re battling with parenting or behaviour issues; or maybe you are an adolescent or young adult struggling to navigate life. Psychotherapy can help you make sense of difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviours; allowing you to create better relationships, healthier behaviours, achieve potential and find joy in life.
For most of us, life is a complex mix of highs and lows. Sometimes we need specialist help, separate to our family and friends, to support our mental health and wellbeing and help us find our way. You might have a child or young person in distress; perhaps you’re battling with parenting or behaviour issues; or maybe you are an adolescent or young adult struggling to navigate life. Psychotherapy can help you make sense of difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviours; allowing you to create better relationships, healthier behaviours, achieve potential and find joy in life.
With over 10 years' experience as counsellor, I am aware that finding your way through the challenges of life can sometimes seem like an impossible task. Often, we won't share our experience with others because we don't want to be a burden or, we are fearful of being judged. As your counsellor I will offer you the time and space for you to reflect on your feelings, as you process what is going on for you. Our relationship will be one where you feel heard, valued and supported on your journey of self-discovery.
With over 10 years' experience as counsellor, I am aware that finding your way through the challenges of life can sometimes seem like an impossible task. Often, we won't share our experience with others because we don't want to be a burden or, we are fearful of being judged. As your counsellor I will offer you the time and space for you to reflect on your feelings, as you process what is going on for you. Our relationship will be one where you feel heard, valued and supported on your journey of self-discovery.
You may be thinking about counselling for many reasons, eg:
You’re trying to come to terms with a loss, or illness.
You're going through a significant life change (e.g., retirement, kids leaving home, career change, relationship breakdown, relocation, becoming a parent).
You may feel angry, sad, depressed, anxious, confused, stuck – and perhaps not know why, or what to do about it.
You may want to make sense of things that happened in the past, or improve a relationship.
Whatever your reason for seeking counselling, it can help you to understand yourself better, and feel more confident to make the changes that are important to you.
You may be thinking about counselling for many reasons, eg:
You’re trying to come to terms with a loss, or illness.
You're going through a significant life change (e.g., retirement, kids leaving home, career change, relationship breakdown, relocation, becoming a parent).
You may feel angry, sad, depressed, anxious, confused, stuck – and perhaps not know why, or what to do about it.
You may want to make sense of things that happened in the past, or improve a relationship.
Whatever your reason for seeking counselling, it can help you to understand yourself better, and feel more confident to make the changes that are important to you.
Do you feel like you are managing everything on the outside, but internally you are overwhelmed, exhausted, or constantly trying to hold yourself together?
Maybe your mind never really switches off. Maybe your emotions feel intense, unpredictable, or difficult to regulate. Or maybe you are simply tired of feeling like you have to “push through” while quietly struggling underneath. This is often the case for people navigating ADHD, autism, PMDD, anxiety, trauma, or major life transitions that have disrupted their sense of stability or identity.
Do you feel like you are managing everything on the outside, but internally you are overwhelmed, exhausted, or constantly trying to hold yourself together?
Maybe your mind never really switches off. Maybe your emotions feel intense, unpredictable, or difficult to regulate. Or maybe you are simply tired of feeling like you have to “push through” while quietly struggling underneath. This is often the case for people navigating ADHD, autism, PMDD, anxiety, trauma, or major life transitions that have disrupted their sense of stability or identity.
We all respond differently to the pressures and changes- you may be swinging from one emotion to another, or feeling numb and tired, or just can't think straight... We are all doing our best to cope, but maybe your normal ways of coping aren't working well enough at the moment? Or maybe you have turned to ways of coping that are unhelpful- like drinking too much ? I can help you find your feet and see what is important for you right now. I know how important it is to find a breathing space to process what is happening when you are living with chaos and uncertainty
We all respond differently to the pressures and changes- you may be swinging from one emotion to another, or feeling numb and tired, or just can't think straight... We are all doing our best to cope, but maybe your normal ways of coping aren't working well enough at the moment? Or maybe you have turned to ways of coping that are unhelpful- like drinking too much ? I can help you find your feet and see what is important for you right now. I know how important it is to find a breathing space to process what is happening when you are living with chaos and uncertainty
You may appear capable and in control on the outside, yet internally feel anxious, uncertain, or disconnected from your own voice. Many of the people I work with overthink interactions, struggle with boundaries, or find themselves repeating painful relational patterns without fully understanding why.
Rather than focusing only on symptom relief, we explore the deeper emotional and relational patterns that keep these difficulties in place. These patterns often developed as intelligent ways of adapting and belonging, even if they now feel limiting.
You may appear capable and in control on the outside, yet internally feel anxious, uncertain, or disconnected from your own voice. Many of the people I work with overthink interactions, struggle with boundaries, or find themselves repeating painful relational patterns without fully understanding why.
Rather than focusing only on symptom relief, we explore the deeper emotional and relational patterns that keep these difficulties in place. These patterns often developed as intelligent ways of adapting and belonging, even if they now feel limiting.
Do you need help with a difficult time in your life? Are you feeling low or anxious, consumed with worry? Perhaps what helped in the past is no longer working. You may be feeling numb or withdrawn. Are traumatic events from your past resurfacing? These challenging experiences are part of us, and when we feel ready it is good to have help. I work closely along side you and together we find out more about yourself, what you want, what is blocking you and how you might overcome this. By addressing these issues can help remove shackles allowing you to grow and realize your full potential.
Do you need help with a difficult time in your life? Are you feeling low or anxious, consumed with worry? Perhaps what helped in the past is no longer working. You may be feeling numb or withdrawn. Are traumatic events from your past resurfacing? These challenging experiences are part of us, and when we feel ready it is good to have help. I work closely along side you and together we find out more about yourself, what you want, what is blocking you and how you might overcome this. By addressing these issues can help remove shackles allowing you to grow and realize your full potential.
I am a qualified counsellor of 12 years + and Havening Technique practitioner, which is a quick and highly effective neuroscience technique. Havening Techniques is a proven technique, for changing the emotions around traumatic events removing the negative feelings from both our psyche and body. I also offer Access Bars a technique to deeply relax you, stopping the overthinking and overwhelm, it can reduce limiting beliefs too. Historically Iv'e worked within the education system - children/families/parents and carers. I believe that the relationship between myself and client's is paramount and I will be led by you.
I am a qualified counsellor of 12 years + and Havening Technique practitioner, which is a quick and highly effective neuroscience technique. Havening Techniques is a proven technique, for changing the emotions around traumatic events removing the negative feelings from both our psyche and body. I also offer Access Bars a technique to deeply relax you, stopping the overthinking and overwhelm, it can reduce limiting beliefs too. Historically Iv'e worked within the education system - children/families/parents and carers. I believe that the relationship between myself and client's is paramount and I will be led by you.
Contact me if you are looking for a safe person with whom you can explore matters that are important to you; this may include relationships, emotions, thoughts that concern you, or blocks you feel. The focus of our work would be you and your life. You may have goals you wish to achieve or feel hopeless and stuck. Whatever your concerns, our work may entail looking at the past or taking a more solution-focused approach. My approach assumes that the quality of our meeting is more important than any technique or theory I use and that different issues have meanings particular to the individual. Open communication is the key.
Contact me if you are looking for a safe person with whom you can explore matters that are important to you; this may include relationships, emotions, thoughts that concern you, or blocks you feel. The focus of our work would be you and your life. You may have goals you wish to achieve or feel hopeless and stuck. Whatever your concerns, our work may entail looking at the past or taking a more solution-focused approach. My approach assumes that the quality of our meeting is more important than any technique or theory I use and that different issues have meanings particular to the individual. Open communication is the key.
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.
Hi, I’m Chris, I am a compassionate counsellor and psychotherapist supporting individuals, on their journey toward healing, growth, and connection, working in Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cirencester and online. I provide a safe, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your challenges, uncover your strengths, and work toward meaningful change. I believe that every person is unique, and so is their story. My approach is tailored to your needs, drawing from a range of evidence-based techniques, including psychodynamic and person-centered therapy. I can help with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
Hi, I’m Chris, I am a compassionate counsellor and psychotherapist supporting individuals, on their journey toward healing, growth, and connection, working in Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cirencester and online. I provide a safe, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your challenges, uncover your strengths, and work toward meaningful change. I believe that every person is unique, and so is their story. My approach is tailored to your needs, drawing from a range of evidence-based techniques, including psychodynamic and person-centered therapy. I can help with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
Perhaps you are experiencing stress, low-self esteem, the effects of trauma, bereavement or depression. Maybe you feel that something isn't quite 'right'. If so, psychotherapy could be used to help you gain self-acceptance, and a deeper understanding of what makes you 'tick' and what doesn't. Psychotherapy is typically a weekly meeting of fifty minutes, often over a medium to long term. With time and commitment, we aim to build what may be called a 'therapeutic alliance' that allows you to feel able to safely explore and eventually understand and come to terms with difficult thoughts, feelings and experiences both current and past.
Perhaps you are experiencing stress, low-self esteem, the effects of trauma, bereavement or depression. Maybe you feel that something isn't quite 'right'. If so, psychotherapy could be used to help you gain self-acceptance, and a deeper understanding of what makes you 'tick' and what doesn't. Psychotherapy is typically a weekly meeting of fifty minutes, often over a medium to long term. With time and commitment, we aim to build what may be called a 'therapeutic alliance' that allows you to feel able to safely explore and eventually understand and come to terms with difficult thoughts, feelings and experiences both current and past.
There are times when we all need help in understanding the world around us and I can assist you to see things more clearly. My aim is to help you towards the realisation that you are able to make the best decisions for yourself, to enable you to cope in your day to day life. In my practice, I have helped clients overcome trauma, depression, and anxiety.
There are times when we all need help in understanding the world around us and I can assist you to see things more clearly. My aim is to help you towards the realisation that you are able to make the best decisions for yourself, to enable you to cope in your day to day life. In my practice, I have helped clients overcome trauma, depression, and anxiety.
I offer a safe and confidential space to explore wherever you are in your life. A space to come into relationship with yourself. I offer weekly sessions in person in Cheltenham (Mondays) and Nailsworth. I also offer some online sessions. I work with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, loss and other areas of the human experience
I offer a safe and confidential space to explore wherever you are in your life. A space to come into relationship with yourself. I offer weekly sessions in person in Cheltenham (Mondays) and Nailsworth. I also offer some online sessions. I work with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, loss and other areas of the human experience
Systemic and Family Psychotherapy.
MSC (distinction) from The Family Institute, University of South Wales.
NHS employed (CAMHS), alongside a small private practice.
Working with individuals, couples, families and children. I usually meet with clients face to face at rooms in Stroud, and can also provide digital therapy.
Individuals and families £85 per hour.
Couples £115 per hour
Systemic and Family Psychotherapy.
MSC (distinction) from The Family Institute, University of South Wales.
NHS employed (CAMHS), alongside a small private practice.
Working with individuals, couples, families and children. I usually meet with clients face to face at rooms in Stroud, and can also provide digital therapy.
Individuals and families £85 per hour.
Couples £115 per hour
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, phobias, intrusive thoughts, self-doubt, or suicidal thoughts? If so, reaching out can feel like a big step — and you’ve just taken it. To help make things a little easier, I offer a free initial phone call, giving you a chance to see if I’m the right counsellor for you.
We all benefit from feeling heard, understood, and accepted. I work holistically, focusing on the whole person within a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental therapeutic relationship. My aim is to create an open and honest space where you feel supported.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, phobias, intrusive thoughts, self-doubt, or suicidal thoughts? If so, reaching out can feel like a big step — and you’ve just taken it. To help make things a little easier, I offer a free initial phone call, giving you a chance to see if I’m the right counsellor for you.
We all benefit from feeling heard, understood, and accepted. I work holistically, focusing on the whole person within a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental therapeutic relationship. My aim is to create an open and honest space where you feel supported.
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in GL7
60+
Average cost per session
£60
Counsellors in GL7 who prioritize treating:
| 96% | Anxiety |
| 90% | Self Esteem |
| 87% | Depression |
| 85% | Relationship Issues |
| 84% | Stress |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 72% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 73% | Bupa |
| 60% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 60% | WPA |
How Counsellors in GL7 see their clients
| 93% | In Person and Online | |
| 7% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 76% | Female | |
| 22% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |