Hello, I’m Gail.
Taking the step to seek counselling can feel daunting, but you don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about whatever has brought you to counselling. My approach is warm, down-to-earth and collaborative, and I believe you are the expert on your own life.
I work with adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, trauma and emotional overwhelm
Lived Experience & Understanding
I have my own experience of being late-diagnosed autistic and understand how masking, feeling different and trying to fit into expectations can affect your wellbeing.
This lived experience, alongside my professional background, helps me create a space where you don’t have to perform, pretend or have all the right words. You can simply be yourself.
I work with both neurodivergent and neurotypical adults, and I particularly welcome clients who may have spent a long time feeling misunderstood or struggling to feel comfortable being themselves.
My Professional Background
I am a qualified counsellor with 20 years of professional experience in social work, including front-line mental health and adult services across Northern Ireland.
Throughout my career, I have supported people through complex and challenging circumstances, including trauma, emotional distress, relationship difficulties, safeguarding concerns and domestic abuse.
I bring this experience alongside my counselling training and clinical practice to offer an informed, compassionate and individualised approach.
My Approach
My counselling is person-centred, trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming.
I use an integrative approach, drawing on different therapeutic approaches, including CBT and psychodynamic ideas, where appropriate.
Rather than expecting you to fit into a particular model, we work together to find an approach that feels right for you.
Most importantly, you set the pace.
Qualifications
- Level 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- BSc (Hons) Social Work – University of Ulster
- BSc (Hons) Social Sciences – The Open University
- 20 years’ professional social work experience
Ready to Take the First Step?
You don’t need to know exactly what you need before getting in touch.
If you’d like to find out whether counselling could be right for you, you’re welcome to arrange a free, confidential 15-minute consultation.
- Email: gail@igotu-therapy.co.uk
- Call or Text: 07303124675
I Got U Therapy
1 Old Cultra Road, Holywood, Co Down, BT18 0AE
gail@igotu-therapy.co.uk
07303124675
Compassionate Counselling for Adults in Holywood & Online Across Northern Ireland
