Providing client-centred, evidence-based practice with your goals at the heart of the therapy. Drawing on years of experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Person Centred Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Couples Counselling for Depression and Psychodynamic Therapy.
What to expect
It can be daunting not knowing what to expect if you have not experienced therapy before. People often have images come to mind of themselves lying on a couch being ‘analysed’ and understandably feel very apprehensive. This however, is not the approach used at Gloucestershire CBT and Psychology Ltd.
Kirsten will work hard to explore the best approach suited to you whether this is online in the comfort of your own surroundings, or in the relaxed setting at GLFifty.
Kirsten’s approach is very collaborative; working with you to pinpoint the problem and how you might address this. Depending on the therapy approach and your goals, this might involve discussion to gain greater insight into a situation, identifying patterns to unhook from or being introduced to techniques to implement as home practice.
What next
Please feel free to email Kirsten directly at enquiries@glospsych.co.uk or by using the enquiry form on the contact page. It would be really helpful if you could outline what you think the problem is and what you are looking for from the therapy. Kirsten will then be able to come back to you to answer any questions you might have, to arrange an assessment or make other suggestions if it might not be an area that she works in. Sometimes the replies can go to peoples’ junk mail, so you might want to keep an eye on your junk folder and include your phone number in your enquiry.
Usually Kirsten is able to complete the assessment in the coming weeks. You will be asked some questions about the problem, what you would like to be different and some more general questions about your health, background and past mental health for example. You will not be expected to disclose anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. Kirsten will then be able to give you a more specific idea of which therapy might be most relevant to you and what this might look like.
Sessions will then commence shortly afterwards. At times there might be a waiting list, especially if you have a very specific requirement for certain dates and times. However, Kirsten will aim to see you promptly and keep you updated on any available slots that arise.
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