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What I Offer

I offer accessible, and preventative support for emotional and psychological wellbeing. As a first line of support, I help individuals manage distress, explore developmental challenges, and build resilience before things reach a crisis point. My services include:

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  • Emotional Support & Containment
    A safe space to express emotions, work through difficulties, and regain a sense of balance and well-being.

  • Developmental & Preventative Counselling
    Supporting personal growth, self-awareness, and life-stage transitions across the lifespan — from early childhood to adulthood.

  • Coping Skills & Resilience Building
    Helping you manage anxiety, stress, loss, and adjustment through healthy tools and empowering strategies.

  • Mental Health Education & Promotion
    Sharing practical, proactive information to strengthen your emotional wellbeing and prevent future challenges.

  • Psychological Screening & Referrals
    Identifying mental health challenges early and guiding you toward appropriate support where needed.

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Areas of Special Interest

I support a wide range of emotional, developmental, and life concerns, with a particular focus on:
 

Children & Adolescents

  • Play-based therapy (ages 3–12)

  • Emotional regulation, behavioural challenges, and trauma support

  • Identity, peer relationships, and academic stress in teens

Family & Parenting Support

  • Parenting guidance and support

  • Adjustment to parenthood and postnatal mental health

  • Strengthening family communication and connection

Trauma & Crisis Support

  • Support for individuals experiencing trauma, suicidal ideation, or navigating major life changes

  • Gentle, contained support during times of acute emotional need

Student & Young Adult Support

  • Navigating transitions, academic pressure, and career exploration

  • Emotional support during early adulthood and identity development

Emotional Wellbeing

  • Support for anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and low self-esteem

  • Coping with trauma, life stressors, and emotional overwhelm

Grief & Loss Support

  • ​Provide a safe, supportive space for individuals to express and process grief at their own pace

  • Normalize the grieving experience by validating emotions and offering compassionate guidance

  • Help individuals develop healthy coping strategies while honoring their unique journey through loss

What Our Clients Say

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Parent of play therapy client

"As a parent I felt lost about how to navigate our child through a difficult and traumatic experience. I was unsure how best we could parent him well so he could be be his most confident, peaceful and happy self. It was so lovely that he looked forward to visiting Gillian and could play happily and trustingly. It was evident she appreciated him and got to know and understand him well. I believe our son loved the chance to express himself and be heard which itself spoke to his needs. Gillian's detailed and thorough assessment and interpretation of his play was very insightful. She helped us as parents to be better equipped with more understanding of our child's thinking and tools to help guide and parent him. Recently our son experienced a difficult situation and I'm so proud of how he handled it, I think that this is largely due to greater confidence and security brought about by his time with Gillian and our implementation of her recommendations."  
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