Counselling & Psychotherapy with Gillian McArthur
Psychotherapy, Eating Disorder Clinician
Obesity coaching, Bereavement

About Gillian and her approach
Gillian's approach is Person Centred and Integrative which means that she will use different methods of therapy according to the individual needs of clients. She believes in creating a new therapy for each client, as each client is a unique individual with unique thoughts, feelings and problems. The most important thing to her as a counsellor is to try to see the world through the client's eyes and to treat each client as the individual they are.
Gillian holds a Diploma in Integrative Counselling from the Interpsyche Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy studies in Dartford, Kent. Working Integratively means using several different approaches and models in all client work according to individual needs. This unique model incorporates the Person Centred approach of Carl Rogers, Psychodynamics, Cognitive behavioural Therapy and when appropriate Gestalt interventions and some creative approaches. Gillian has a keen interest in the positive effects of Mindfulness and encourage the use of some of its principles and techniques into our daily lives.
Gillian has experience in working with many issues including but not limited to:
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Anxiety/panic
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Abuse (all types)
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Affairs/betrayals
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Anger management
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Bereavement
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Bullying
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Christian counselling
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Depression
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Domestic violence
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Eating disorders (all types)
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Gender identity
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Family dynamics
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Low self esteem
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OCD
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Trauma & PTSD
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Self harm
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Separation & divorce
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Sexuality issues
Commitment to Continued Professional development is important and so she regularly attend workshops that will support the work with her clients.
Workshops
Master Practitioner Diploma for Eating Disorders
Certificate - Nutritional interventions for ED
Certificate - Essential Obesity coaching
Working with Eating Disorders
Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Accreditation
Drawing & Talking
The impact of Trauma-PTSD
Bereavement across cultures
Eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating
Rewind Trauma Therapy
Socratic Questioning for eating disorders
Walk & Talk therapy
Qualifications
Master Practitioner for Eating Disorders
Diploma - Practitioner skills for Eating Disorders
Diploma - Integrative Counselling
NHS training
Certificate in Advanced Counselling skills
Certificate in Basic Counselling skills
A note from Gillian.....
" During an initial consultation we will discuss what your concerns are, your expectations of counselling and if together we will be able to form a therapeutic relationship. We will discuss the 'counselling contract' and what you can expect from me as the counsellor and some guidelines for you as my client.
It is quite natural to feel a little anxious and nervous about an initial meet but my aim is to try to make you feel relaxed and comfortable as quickly as possible.
Most of us need help with a problem or issue at some stage in our life and I understand how hard it is to admit that and then seek out the help. Maybe now it is your time...... I look forward to hearing from you."
Gillian
I cannot be you and you cannot be me, But I am willing to pace beside you on your journey....
matching my steps to yours, whether the way is rough or smooth..
I cannot be you and you cannot be me, But I am willing to pace beside you on your journey....