I’m a down to earth, understanding, empathetic and compassionate therapist with a holistic and integrative approach to therapy. I walk with you in connecting your past experiences with todays’ concerns and support you on the journey to feeling confident in managing and talking about your emotions, as well as understanding why and who you are today.
I combine psychotherapy, Person Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other approaches to ease the process and guide you towards making the decisions that you feel are right for you.
I have worked as in integrative Counselling Psychotherapist in the UK for over 4 years and have significant experience in helping clients with a wide range of concerns such as trauma, abuse, relationships, depression, anxiety, fostering, parenting, motivation, self-esteem, confidence... the list really goes on!
I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared. With me, you can feel accepted and valued for who you are without fear of being judged. With mutual trust and openness, you will know that you have not just been listened to, but also heard. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage so well done, and I am proud of you for getting started!
What do I love about counselling:
Apart from the obvious response of being able to help others on their journey through life, I most enjoy the moment a client makes the connection between a past experience and current behaviour. Such a game changer.
That said, what I love the most about counselling is the Pandoras Box it opens. As a client you may come to talk about one particular issue, but once that box opens..!
Other Interests outside Counselling:
I enjoy creative arts so in my spare time you will find me either painting, or morphing into my sofa watching a film.
I am keen on supporting my community and sit on several boards including two schools, Rape Crisis, and a local community centre.
I was also a foster mother for around 10 years
Qualifications:
- Level 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Certificate in Integrated Counselling
- Level 3 Diploma in Psychoanalytical Psychology
- Certificate in CBT for Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks and Phobias
Memberships:
- NCPS (National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society)– Individual Membership
- BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) –Organisational Membership
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Antisocial Personality, Attachment Issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS17-05682
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Gwennie Lewis. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Despite, this being my first time in therapy, I am really glad that Gwennie Lewis is my therapist as she always listens to my troubles, gives me feedback, and pieces of advice and supports me with things I am struggling with.
Written on Mar 28, 2024 after therapy with Gwennie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Gwennie is compassionate, professional, supportive and gives great advice. She gives both practical and emotional guidance. I don't know how I would have gotten through the past 5 months without her. She's kept me together, when my whole world fell apart. She has been my cheerleader, my shoulder to cry on, given me constructive feedback to work with to help with my situation. I admire her strength, energy, empathy and expertise. Thank you Gwennie for everything. I would have been lost without you.
Written on Mar 11, 2024 after therapy with Gwennie for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching
Gwennie has been a fantastic addition to my healing journey. Her energy, understanding and insight has been exactly what I have needed. There have been areas of my life that no other therapist has ever touched on, let alone expanded on and dug deep to uncover the truth behind a lot of ongoing feelings and struggles. I highly recommend Gwennie to others and appreciate all that she has done for so far.
Written on Feb 13, 2024 after therapy with Gwennie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Gwennie has been such a huge help and I'm so pleased that she was assigned as my therapist. She's understanding, she listens and she helps to unravel things that you didn't know we're bothering you. I'm looking forward to continuing my journey with her
Written on Oct 13, 2023 after therapy with Gwennie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I started the therapy with Gwen during a very complicated time in my life and from the first moment she was able to give me a lot of comfort. She made sure to let me know it is important I will feel safe with whichever therapist I’m working with and I can always feel free to change therapist if I want but I didn’t, it feels like a perfect match. Gwen is patient, kind, professional and honest which is what I appreciate about her the most. I love the fact I feel comfortable to say whatever I want knowing I won’t be judged for it but also know that she will tell me the truth no matter what. I’ve been working with many different therapists is the pest and so glad to find one like Gwen. She’s golden!
Written on Oct 04, 2023 after therapy with Gwennie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem