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My name is Gill Read. I am an accredited member of The National Counselling Society.
Based in Worcestershire, I am trained as an integrative counsellor but my approach is primarily person-centred. This means that I listen to you and hear what you are saying so that we can work together on the issues you would like to look at.
I also run a service for people living with dementia. My background is in supporting people with dementia and their caregivers.
I am extremely interested in offering a counselling service to people in a caregiving role. I have particular expertise in this area and understand the issues associated with caregiving.
I also understand the issues associated with receiving a diagnosis of dementia and welcome anyone in this position.
I am trained as an integrative counsellor but my approach is primarily person-centred. This means that I listen to you and hear what you are saying, so that we can work together on the issues you would like to look at.
I have experience of counselling people who are bereaved and finding their grief difficult to cope with. I have experience of counselling people living with anxiety who are finding life tough.
In terms of supporting caregivers and people affected by a dementia diagnosis, I offer a safe space for you to voice the range of emotions you may be feeling on a daily basis. We will then look at how you can move forward, knowing support is there.
This may involve identifying strategies and ways of coping, in what can often be a very difficult situation to be in.
I draw upon my own experiences both personally and professionally, having a breath of understanding which others may not have. I have been a caregiver myself, as well as working with caregivers for many years. My expertise lies in supporting people living with dementia and their caregivers.
I feel I am particularly well equipped to offer a counselling service to those affected by dementia and am confident that my background means I understand what you are facing.
My approach to counselling is to offer a safe and confidential space for you to talk. I offer person-centred telephone and online counselling which has proved to be highly successful.
The people who I have supported have found that talking regularly can be extremely useful.
Adults of any age. I welcome people who have never had counselling before, as well as people who have experienced counselling in the past.
Supporting people facing situations they are finding challenging to navigate by themselves
Supporting Caregivers
Supporting people living with a recent diagnosis of dementia
Supporting people who are bereaved
Up to 30 minutes initial consultation at no charge.
Fees will then be charged at £40 per counselling hour, payable by bank transfer immediately before the session.
Some concessions are available, please ask on enquiry.
Cancellation policy contained within contract.
English