Gillian Hawdon
Registered Member MÌÇÐĹÙÍø
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07765262163
Therapist - North Shields
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Wheelchair accessible office
- Concessionary rates
About me and my therapy practice
Background :Therapeutic psychological talking therapies, trained with ÌÇÐĹÙÍø and BPS. Qualified and started practicing full time in 2001. Practised as a Holistic therapist from 1994.
Approaches : Eclectic mindful, somatic, person centred, ACT, NLP, brief intervention, behaviour focused, therapeutic art and other mediums, health coaching and more.
Provide therapy that supports the individuals needs in that moment. My manner is gentle, creative and enriches the client to thrive.
If my training is not the right fit, I will offer an alternative therapist or organisation.
Practice description
First there can be a discussion about the reasons therapy has felt appropriate. To find out what is most likely to help.
My training and experience covers a lot, it may not everything. If I am not right for you. I will recommend elsewhere
Therapy can take many forms, children and young people may prefer to play or create instead of talk. Adults who find talking difficult may also prefer a different approach.
After first consultation, we would look at a possible 6- 8. Therapy can be short term or over longer periods. If depends on the concerns, situations, and the individual.
My first session
A first session can be different for everyone. Most people experience the opportunity to be really heard, and valued.
In this session I will check some personal details. It is not a detailed assessment.
With children we may look at the strengths and joys that engage and inspire the child's wellbeing.
It is important that the client feels safe and valued.
What I can help with
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, AIDS/HIV, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Body/somatic therapy, Cancer, Career coaching, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Coach Therapist, Coercive control, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, LGBTQ+ counselling, Life coaching, Loss, Menopause, Mood disorder, Narcissism, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Pet bereavement, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sensory impairment, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Dependency, Trauma, Vegan allied, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Behavioural, Brief therapy, Creative therapy, Eclectic, Emotionally focused therapy, Existential, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Narrative therapy, Neuro linguistic programming, Person centred, Play therapy, Solution focused brief therapy, Transactional analysis
Clients I work with
Adults, Children, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Email therapy, Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Text therapy, Time-limited