Directory of Counsellors (BACP)

The counsellors in this directory are professionally qualified with a Diploma in Counselling. All are members of The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) working in accordance with its Codes of Ethics and Practice, which includes commitment to client confidentiality and continuing professional and personal development. All BACP members are subject to its Complaints Procedure. Counsellors are covered by professional indemnity insurance and work under regular supervision.

Members offer a broad range of services to address a variety of client difficulties and concerns. All BACP members are subject to its Complaints Procedure. Counsellors are covered by professional indemnity insurance and work under regular supervision. Members offer a broad range of services to address a variety of client difficulties and concerns. Many practitioners bring additional skills and training to the therapeutic relationship and have developed expertise in particular ways of working.

Vivienne Barnett

Vivienne draws on Gestalt as her philosophy for living and personal growth.    Counselling since 1994, Vivienne enjoys what for her is the “common sense” approach of Gestalt and its capacity to offer both challenge and compassion in a non-judgmental environment.

She is interested in enabling those who may feel they are lacking in direction, to explore how they might create a better way of being in the world.   She has particular experience of working with depression and anxiety/panic.

Vivienne holds a degree in psychology, Gestalt Centre Post Graduate Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy and is BACP accredited.
Practice: Camden, London NW1.
Website: www.gestaltlondon.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7380 0429
Email: barnettvivienne@hotmail.com

Dean Addams

Dean is a BACP Accredited Counsellor and a UKRC Registered Practitioner.

As well as individual work, he also works with couples and facilitates both experiential and support groups near Kennington Station SE17 3JT and Kingston KT2 7lH.

Dean has experience and training in working with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and related issues such as sexuality, shame, self-harm, addictions, anger and self-esteem. He completed his supervisor's practicum with Gaie Houstong and offers supervision to trainee and qualified counsellors.

Dean offers both long and short-term counselling on a sliding scale.

For more details see web-site: http://deanaddams.mysite.orange.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7378 7408
e-mail: deanaddams@blueyonder.co.uk

Judy Heissig

Judy provides counselling in North London. She previously trained in Psychology and Management, then Person-Centred Counselling and Groupwork at City University before completing her Gestalt Diploma. She brings an in-depth personal experience of mental health issues, as well as many years working in an NHS psychotherapeutic setting.

Having lived abroad for many years she has a deep interest in cultural diversity, issues of belonging and inclusion/exclusion.

Judy is particularly interested in women's issues and her holistic, compassionate, intuitive approach helps support the awareness and integration needed to make choices and changes which can enrich life and give it value.
Telephone: 0207 428 0671 or 07891 491372

Celia Goldie

Celia has been in practice since 1994, having gained her Counselling Diploma at West Kent College and undertaken three years training in psychotherapy at the Gestalt Centre, London.She has a diploma in Working with Survivors of Childhood Abuse, and certificates in Couples Therapy, and Somatic Trauma Therapy.

She is particularly interested in the spiritual aspects of both Gestalt and the Person Centered approach. Her practice is in Horsham, W. Sussex.
Telephone: 01403 268631.

David Hawley

David (BACP Snr Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist) is a founder member of the Gestalt Centre Counsellors.

Originally from a business/financial background, David has trained in both Gestalt counselling and humanistic psychotherapy, and has been a full time therapist for over 12 years. His particular interests are: relationships, work related issues, anger, abuse, sexuality/sexual identity and gender identity.

David is available for short-term and long-term work with counselling students, individuals and couples in Harley Street (W1).
Website: www.harleystreetcounselling.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7307 8748 or 07703 359488

Emily Holt

Emily has three years experience of working with people affected by drug and alcohol misuse in rehabilitation programmes, prisons and community centres. She has a Diploma in Counselling from The Gestalt Centre and offers individual counselling as well as couple and group work.

Emily is currently employed by two separate drugs agencies to provide counselling for families and young people. She has developed particular skills in exploring depression, anxiety, self-harm, post-traumatic stress and relationship difficulties.

Emily offers both short and long term counselling at the Gestalt Centre and in Brixton.
Email: emilytalk@hotmail.com
Telephone: 07855 348662
Website: www.emilytalk.info

Helen Hayes

Helen is a BACP Accredited counsellor, UKRC Registered Independent Counsellor, and UKCP Registered Psychotherapist. She has a Diploma in Counselling from the Gestalt Centre and an MA in Existential Psychotherapy.

After working for several years in the voluntary sector with survivors of trauma, abuse and violence, Helen currently works in primary care, as well as in private practice.

She has also tutored on a number of counselling courses. Helen in interested in integrating the insights of existential thinking with the creativity and spontaneity of Gestalt practice. Helen practices at the Gestalt Centre (EC2), in Walthamstow (E17) and in West Kensington (W14)

email: helen_hayes098@yahoo.co.uk
Telephone: 07790 330514

Maggie O'Neill

Maggie became interested in gestalt counselling in 1989 and followed this up by training at the Gestalt Centre, London. She holds a BACP accredited diploma for gestalt counselling.

Since graduating she has worked with clients from a wide range of backgrounds. Her experience in counselling includes depression, self esteem issues, alcohol misuse, self-harm, anger management, relationship difficulties and bereavement.

Maggie offers both short and long-term therapy on a one-to-one basis. She practises at The Gestalt Centre, London and Islington N7.
Telephone: 020 8983 4407 or 07914 029 322

Louise Whitehead BSc (Hons) Dip C

Louise is a member of the BACP as a Gestalt Counsellor holding a degree in psychology.

Her background is in gestalt therapy, occupational therapy, shiatsu and reflexology.She believes in the healing which comes from the therapeutic relationship. Her interest and experience lies with people who experience problems in life with anxiety, breathing, depression, anger, loss, low self-esteem and relationship problems.

Louise is in private practise in The Gestalt Centre, London & Equilibrium Clinic, Truro, Cornwall.
Email: admin@marielouisewhitehead.co.uk
website: www.marielouisewhitehead.co.uk
Telephone: 01872 261777 or 07957 224084

Peter Mierkowski

Peter is a Psychologist and BACP Accredited Counsellor with over 12 years experience of working therapeutically with individuals and couples. He is a graduate of the Gestalt Centre, currently in the final phase of their MA Psychotherapy.

Peter has worked extensively with people from diverse cultures and social backgrounds, and sexualities. His particular interest lies in attending to the ways we relate to others and events in our lives. His emphasis is on increasing awareness of the present experience and capacity for intimate contact.

Peter offers short-term and long-term therapy at the Gestalt Centre and in Harley Street.

Website:www.gestalttherapist.co.uk e-mail: piotr.m@ntlworld.com Telephone: 07779 506 412

Julie Andrews

Julie qualified in 1993 and has a lot of energy for her work.

She offers one to one counselling, freelance training and works in a corporate setting. She holds workshops at the City Lit facilitating 'Working with Anger' and 'Maximising Performance under Pressure'. She has had a general practice in the city for many years and is experienced in working with high achievers, stress, loss and burn-out.

Her previous work experiences involved bereavement and pregnancy counselling. She believes that most people benefit from a session of counselling.

She practices in the City, Canary Wharf, and SE London.
Telephone: 020 8473 8107
e-mail: julie854andrews@btinternet.com