Practitioner Directory

My practice is set in the beautiful Balbirnie Park, in Markinch, which offers a space to explore your needs. I also work online. It is my belief that we can alter how we are and feel in our lives to improve the quality of our experience of life. I have been a practising psychotherapist for over 20 years and I am UKCP Accredited. I have experience of working with a wide range of different issues and I am happy to have a chat on the phone to see if we might like to work together - if I believe I am not the right psychotherapist for you, or that I do not have the necessary skills, I would let you know. I am a Provisional Supervising and Teaching Transactional Analyst and also a COSCA Accredited Trainer at both Counselling Skills and Diploma level. I facilitate both individual and group supervision, clinical and workplace. Please get in touch if you think I can be of help or support.

I am a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor with many years of experience working with both individuals, couples and supervision groups. My therapy room is in Crowborough and is located in a tranquil, garden setting offering a safe, confidential environment. I offer face to face, online and “walk and talk” therapy sessions. I completed a four year training in Transactional Analysis and have received a Diploma in Counselling and have qualified as a Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA(P)), leading to UKCP Registration as a qualified psychotherapist. I am also an accredited member of BACP and have a second Diploma in Integrative Psychosexual Therapy. I completed a Diploma in Supervision over 10 years ago and have many years experience supervising individuals and groups. I am a professional member of UKATA, EATA, BACP and UKCP and abide by their code of ethics. I am professionally supervised by a qualified supervisor as part of my commitment to ethical practice. My primary theoretical approach is Transactional Analysis, which I studied for four years. I use person-centred skills in my work and believe that developing a solid therapeutic relationship presents you with very solid foundations for personal change. I also incorporate some creative techniques into my work when appropriate.

My practice is underpinned by Transactional Analysis theory which I integrate with other approaches, creative techniques (e.g. sand tray) and body work. I offer: - exploration (e.g. I want to explore how an event affected my life) - dealing with a specific issue (e.g. I want to worry less) - clarification (e.g. I want to understand my relationships better) - development (e.g. I want to lead a more meaningful life) I’m an involved practitioner and stand for client's empowerment. That means I focus on creating a safe and containing environment where you can be yourself, explore, change or have a go at relating in a different way. I have been passionately working in a voluntary and arts sector for over 20 years in various roles, the core themes have been about voice, empowerment, skills and creating a place of healing. I draw the use of creative methods and body awareness from my experience in theatre and contemporary dance.

I am a qualified Psychologist and a UKATA registered Counsellor. I had my advanced clinical training in TA Psychotherapy practice. Before I trained to work as a counsellor, I worked as a psychologist in academia and have been working as a social researcher for the last twenty years in different organisations. I have substantial amount of expertise both in working with people from different backgrounds and in researching on a wide range of topics all very relevant to my client work. I am trained in Transactional Analysis (TA) which is a form of modern psychology that aims to promote personal change and growth using a set of tools. The application of TA tools can be a very effective way of thinking about the unconscious processes that drive our thoughts, feelings and behaviours within any given situation and in all relationships. If you are experiencing Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), depression, grief/loss, social anxiety and trauma, our mutually agreed treatment plan for your needs can help you gain your sense of self again so that you can start enjoying your life. Life is full of challenges and different phases of our lives bring their own issues with them. Working on our part when dealing with these difficulties will bring about significant changes to the way we relate to significant others in our lives. I can help you identify what is getting in the way so that you can work on eliminating them to have a more fulfilled life. Building on our emotional literacy is a game changer. When we're able to tune into our own emotions and develop awareness of our 'emotional reference', we will become more aware of recognising it in others. This has a significant positive impact on improving our relationship with ourselves and with others, leading us having a more joyful and enjoyable life.

I am an experienced psychotherapist, counsellor, supervisor and trainer addressing a wide range of presenting problems. I specialise in relationship difficulties, bereavement and loss, depression, anxiety and early developmental issues. I work online via Zoom only and am therefore available to English-speaking clients and supervisees anywhere.

Wendy Gillah - Biography I have experience working psychotherapeutically as a counsellor with adults and couples with a wide variety of issues. I aim to provide a safe, and relaxed environment for clients to feel they can talk without judgement, and to work towards gaining greater personal understanding and insight. There are many reasons that people seek counselling, feeling anxious, unhappy, problems with relationships or simply not feeling like your authentic self, with the support of a trained counsellor, it is possible to identify unhelpful patterns of behaviour, to bring about change and to work towards a more fulfilling life. I have a UKATA Diploma in Transactional Analysis Practice and I am currently working towards advanced training Level 7 in Psychotherapy UKCP accredited (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy). I have specific experience working with Drug and Alcohol Addiction. I am a registered member of UKATA (United Kingdom Association of Transactional Analysis) and I work in accordance with their Codes of Ethics and Professional Practice. I work online and in person and I enjoy working with a wide range of people from various backgrounds and a range of issues including: •Anxiety & Stress •Depression •Couples •Relationships & relationship problems •Abuse •Trauma •Self-confidence & low Self-esteem •Bereavement and loss •Addiction

Colchester (Essex) and Central London (Holborn) I'm a CTA, offering therapy for individuals and couples. I offer supervision to qualified TA practitioners only (not trainees) I have particular interest/experience in:- Psychosexual issues Bereavement & loss Terminal illness and end-of-life work I'm also an experienced trainer, having worked for nearly 5 years with an integrative psychotherapy training institute.

I am a neurodivergent practitioner offering coaching and psychotherapy to people contemplating whether they are neurodivergent, and/or post-diagnostic support. My particular specialism is working with Autistic parents who have been accussed of Fabricated or Induced Illness and find themselves subject to Child Protection proceedings. I am a trauma-informed practitioner, offering relational safety where individual's can explore their lived experiences to further support their understanding of who they are. As well as being a psychotherapist in advanced clinical training, and a Functional Fluency Coach, I am a highly acclaimed award-winning independent social worker, with extensive professional experience, which truly enriches all aspects of my practice.

Looking to better understand yourself, change difficult thoughts, feelings, relationships or behaviour? Perhaps you’re going through major life transitions? My passion is working with people to support them to find their own unique way through difficult experiences and feelings. I create a safe space for clients to feel seen, heard and understood. I help them to reflect on and make sense of difficult feelings, thoughts, behaviours and experiences to be more connected to themselves and others; to live life with greater awareness, vitality and joy. I am experienced working with people of all sexualities and identities. I am open minded and non-judgemental. At times I’ll challenge and encourage clients to take risks and, if they choose, to make changes. I seek to enable clients to develop new insights, self -care and self-compassion. Whatever brings you to therapy I seek to provide a safe, confidential space for you to explore and process difficult feelings and thoughts, find better ways to communicate, change problematic behaviour and to heal from trauma.