Hello, my name is Gaby Glassman and I am a member of both the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and the British Psychological Society. I have a Master’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Amsterdam. I have been practicing counselling and psychotherapy for over thirty years offering therapy to adults in the united kingdom struggling with anxiety, trauma, grief and bereavement, depression, eating disorders, health related issues, identity problems, relationships and more. I commenced private work after gaining significant experience and expertise working in the psychiatric department of the national hospital for neurology and neurosurgery in London. This is a centre of excellence in the United Kingdom and we dealt with a significant number of complex cases referred from all over the country. As a consequence, I gained invaluable experience and know-how which enabled me set up my own private practice. I work with adults on both an individual basis and in a group setting, utilising a solution focussed approach using cognitive behavioural therapy techniques on both a short term and longer term basis. I tailor my approach to suit the needs of the client and recent advances in information technology have given me the opportunity to see clients online using live video. This is particularly helpful for clients who are unable to see me because they live far away or find it difficult to attend therapy due to other obligations.

I have over eighteen years’ experience as a counsellor, including working in private practice, as a staff counsellor with the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and other Government departments, with several UK Employee Assistance Providers, in a GP surgery, with the Young Person’s Advisory Service (YPAS) in Liverpool and as an online counsellor. I also supervise other counsellors and have designed and run several therapy-related workshops. I offer a warm, therapeutic relationship and a confidential, supportive, respectful and non-judgemental environment in which you can feel safe enough to express your feelings, explore your problems, develop self-awareness and work towards a more satisfying, fulfilling and authentic life. Each counselling session lasts 50 minutes; the number and frequency of sessions is entirely up to you.

Prior to starting my own private practice in 2009, I worked in the corporate world as a senior manager so I have a great understanding of the many issues that can arise in the workplace. I have been working with clients since 2002 and the most common presenting problems I see are stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. I work with all of these and much more. I enjoy working with clients to achieve their goals. One of my specialisms is helping people see the links between stress and the physical symptoms they may be experiencing. This more often than not leads to eradication of symptoms. Whatever problem you need help with, you can be assured of a non judgmental and confidential service.

I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I work in an integrative manner which means my service is tailored to each individual. In addition to psychotherapy and counselling, I also offer hypnotherapy, alternative therapies and oncology support for individuals and their affected family members. I have a post graduate diploma in clinical supervision and can offer supervision to staff and trainee therapists. My work is fully insured and I have a disclosure and barring service certificate. I am a BUPA approved employee assistance programme therapist and can offer critical incident debrief support to employees of large organisations. I have experience working in the corporate sector. I have also worked with young people and vulnerable adults presenting with a range of issues within the clinical and voluntary services.

I have worked in Valencia, Barcelona, London and now am based in Northern Ireland. I have been studying and working with psychotherapy since finishing my degree in psychology in 2003. In that time I have worked with clients from all over the world and have found myself moving closer towards Solution-Focused Therapy as my therapy orientation. I work both with short and long term clients and make sure that both client and myself are clear on what the best hopes of therapy are. I often use hypnotherapy as a tool and find its benefits far-reaching. It is my total belief that we each have the ability to change and heal and if we can tap into our own resources and power we can take those steps towards change.

I am a fully qualified Professional Counsellor. Following the completion of a BSc (hons) Degree in Psychology, I obtained a BACP recognised Diploma in Counselling. I am a Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and an Accredited Member of the National Counselling Society. I belong to the accredited register recognized by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care. I am currently working towards achieving full BACP accreditation by seeing clients in private practice. Within my professional practice I demonstrate sensitivity to individual differences when working with clients of diverse ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation and cultural background, treating all people with unconditional positive regards and respect. ​ I work holistically with the individual, acknowledging the complexity of being human, as I believe that people are more than their diagnosis. I have the ability to work with clients with complex needs experiencing emotional and psychological unbalance. I believe people have all the necessary resources within themselves to fully recover and achieve their goals in life. My role is to facilitate self awareness and inner exploration. Mindfulness is a key concept in my work with client. It is only by accepting ourselves fully for who we are that the changes we are longing for will occur naturally.

I have over twenty-five years’ experience working in the field of well-being as a mental health professional supporting clients with a variety of emotional and psychological difficulties. I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse client demographic and as a result I harbour a deep appreciation of the uniqueness and individuality of my clients and the issues they bring to therapy. My approach to therapy is to respond to my clients as unique individuals and as such over the years I have developed skills that enable me to utilise a variety of therapeutic approaches. I have a particular interest in anxiety, low mood states and addictive behaviour. As a result I have been able to develop skills and resources to enable me deliver a therapeutic programme that facilitates an understanding of the root cause of emotional problems as well as the management of such issues. I work in a holistic fashion which nurtures strengths and individual potential.

I provide support for trauma, depression, anxiety, work related stress, PTSD, relationship issues, and self-harm. If you are looking for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), psychotherapy, online therapy, international retreats and online counselling support, I can help! Learn how to manage anxiety, depression, anger, bereavement, work stress, career changes, Learning Disorders, Asperger's, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), build confidence, teach parenting skills, improve self-esteem and more. It’s good to talk. I offer a non-judgement, safe place so that you can off load or be supported.

To put quite simply, I feel that all individuals experience different levels of adversity and emotional pain at various moments in life. The extent to which we cope with this depends on factors ranging from our early experiences of nurturing, family and friendship groups, financial and social deprivation to our daily acts of self care and our values. When we come up against problems such as crippling self doubt, self attacking thoughts, hopelessness, suicidal thoughts, panic and obsessional worrying, it is important that we should receive safe, effective and supportive help. I believe that offering people the opportunity to tell their story from wherever feels right, to understand their problems in detail and to decide the various directions to take is a form of self care. The majority of my professional experience has been withthe NHS as a psychologist working in the field of primary care mental health, hospital outpatients and Public Health for the last 10 years. This has involved developing and running self-management groups for managing common mental health difficulties and also helping GPs to identify early signs of depression in order to manage their symptoms sooner. My current role involves working in a team with Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Nurses and GPs to offer mental health treatment planning. I continue to work for the NHS in the main because I feel that this reflects the realities of life and the systems which continue to challenge us all.

I'm a counselor and psychotherapist who works with adults and young people. I offer 1-1 and group therapy, Clinical supervision, teaching on counselling courses, online therapy and couples counselling. I have a credible professional reputation in the public service sector and have been working with adults and young people for the last 20 years. I'm also accredited by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. My approach is non-judgmental and I offer a secure and nurturing therapeutic space to help you through your difficulties and anxieties at your own pace. I work with all issues that can cause distress, anxiety and depression that can lead to phobias, addictions, self-destructive emotions which create destructive consequences in life for people. I have a lot of experience of working with the effects of trauma and can help you rebuild a grounded sense of self from the often shattering experience of trauma. Also as I have been working in the field for a long time I have a lot of experience in most areas of difficulty. My service report for my part-time counselling job indicated I have a 86 % success rate. I believe in allowing people the space to explore what they need in the time they need to do this. People always comment on my warm and nurturing presence and my ability to really understand what they are going through. I believe a lot of problems can make you feel isolated in the world and having some to talk to who truly listens helps you feel acknowledged and accepted. If you feel this sounds right for you then call me on the number or drop me an email. I will conduct a small telephone referral assessment before we begin the work. In which we will set the time for your first session. I believe in providing people with the best possible service for their money. That's why I am very disciplined with my own care. As scientific research highlights that the therapist engaged in their own psychological health through mindfulness or other practices similar are more in-tune with their clients empathically. As a teacher of counselling, I understand that ethically it is important that you are in the best of health so you can support someone else. As it affects the ability to offer the conditions necessary for change to happen. You pay for a high-quality service when choosing me as your therapist and I will always be genuine and caring and most importantly treat you with respect and dignity. You will always find me helpful when you email me and from that point on you make the decision yourself.