CGELMON THERAPY

Where to Begin:

Choosing a therapist is a big decision, and it can be hard to know where to start. My aim is to make that first step easier: to offer a space that feels calm, consistent, and safe enough for you to speak openly, without fear of judgement.I don't believe therapy is one-size-fits-all. While specific trainings inform how I work, I adapt my approach to what feels most helpful for you, at this point in your life. I believe meaningful change grows out of the relationship between therapist and client, so I place that relationship at the centre of the work.

About Me:

My training is in psychodynamic and interpersonal psychotherapy (MA in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy; Postgraduate Diploma in Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents), alongside further training in health and wellbeing coaching and eco-psychotherapy. I keep adding to this toolkit, and I usually work integratively and relationally - drawing on whichever elements best suit the person in front of me, rather than fitting the person to a model.I've worked with children, adolescents, and adults, across private practice, the NHS, and charity settings. I've also worked in clinical research, delivering psychedelic-assisted therapy within clinical trial: an experience that continues to shape how I think about change, meaning, and healing.I'm particularly experienced in supporting people through change and transition: questions of identity and belonging, loss, relationships, self-esteem, low mood, anxiety, and navigating bias or stigma. But every client brings their own story, and I feel comfortable meeting you wherever you're at.Living and working across different countries and contexts has shaped my commitment to working inclusively and with cultural sensitivity - with an ongoing awareness that everyone arrives with their own background, perspective, and lived experience. I try to bring warmth, sensitivity, and curiosity to every new therapeutic relationship.I'm an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work within their ethical framework. Your data is kept secure, in line with my up-to-date ICO information governance certification.

What to Expect:

I offer a free 20-minute consultation, which gives us an opportunity to meet and for you to get a sense of whether working together might feel like a good fit. There is no obligation to continue.For the time being, I am only conducting therapy remotely via telephone or online sessions. However, I may start offering in-person sessions if the demand is there. Appointments are usually at the same time every week and last 50 minutes. Some clients may find biweekly appointments or a more flexible schedule more accessible – this is something we can discuss together.In the first session or two, we would take time to explore what has been bringing you to therapy, any previous experiences of therapy, and what you might be hoping for from the work. While I generally work in a non-directive way, I may ask some more structured or biographical questions early on to help me understand your story. Whether therapy is short- or long-term, I believe it is important to review the work together periodically, to reflect on what feels helpful and what may need to change. The length of the therapy may be dictated by your needs, your time and your budget.

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