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About me and my therapy practice

A very warm welcome, firstly. I'm Gaynor, an integrative psychotherapist based in the Ridgeway area of Newport.  

Are you struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, bereavement, relationship or work issues?  Are you aware that the way you think or behave is holding you back in life, maybe due to your childhood and attachment style?  I can offer you a safe space to explore whatever is making you feel 'stuck' or overwhelmed in a confidential, non-judgemental and empathetic environment. If you're looking for a therapist to listen and support you, we can do that. But if you need a more solution-focussed approach, we can work on strategies and techniques  using evidence-based interventions that can transform lives and rewire thought processing.

Life seems to have become increasingly challenging for many people since recent global events which have caused ripple effects in our daily lives, creating issues around bereavement, relationships, finances and emotional well-being to name just a few.

I'm passionate about working with adults of all ages, cultures, genders and backgrounds to help make sense of your worries and restore equilibrium and hope to your life.

Sometimes it's easier to confide in someone outside your personal circle who can walk alongside you as we figure this out together. I'm warm and approachable so please feel free to reach out if you think I can help you.

The modalities and approaches I work with:

 

• Person-centred (PCT)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Internal Family Systems (IFS). 

 

If you want to reach out on Facebook, feel free to visit facebook.com/ridgewaycounselling 

 

Practice description

I am a qualified and BACP-registered counsellor with a BA Hons and run Ridgeway Restorative Counselling Practice in Newport. 

I have a special interest in bereavement support and feel that, as a society, we need to open up more discussion about death and the subsequent grief that ensues. I have in-depth experience of working with the bereaved both from my work with Cruse Bereavement Care and a bereavement support group I have co-ordinated for a number of years. I understand a significant loss is not something one 'gets over' but is more an unwelcome change we need to process and learn to live with, eventually creating a life with new meaning.

I am equally passionate about gender identity and dysphoria issues and am a strong LGBTQ+ ally. I believe too many of our young people, particularly, have been subjected to medical waiting lists that are unacceptable which have caused huge distress. I can offer clients a safe, non-judgemental space to explore any issues that may be troubling them and am also kink and poly friendly.  I hold an advanced DBS clearance certificate. 

Other areas I cover include:

 - Panic Disorder

 - OCD/phobias

 - Mens' mental health

 - Narcissistic/sexual abuse

 - Family relationships (not couples)

 - Depression

 - Anxiety

 - Miscarriage/infertility/infant loss

 - Inner child work

 - Autism Spectrum Disorder

 - Gender identity/LGBTQ+ issues

 - Suicide prevention

 - Self-harm recovery

My first session

If you still have questions I'm very happy to offer a free 10 minute telephone consultation to see if we can tailor sessions to meet your individual needs and begin to build a beneficial therapeutic relationship. 

If you're happy to go ahead we will look at a contract outlining what you can expect from me as a counsellor and basic client requirements in our first session. 

My sessions are client-led and focused so you decide what works for you and how many sessions you might need. 

I look forward to hearing from you. 

What I can help with

Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Depression, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Men's issues, Mood disorder, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Relationships, Self esteem, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred Therapy (PCT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) or parts therapy.

Clients I work with

Adults, families, organisations.

How I deliver therapy

Long-term and short-term sessions - in-person, online and telephone.

Languages spoken

English, French