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Lindsey Thurlow-Gondard

About Lindsey

 

I am an experienced Psychotherapist and a Clinical Supervisor, offering a therapeutic experience that is specific to you, which means I may incorporate one or more modes of therapy depending on your needs. As your therapist I work in a supportive, confidential, non-judgmental and empathetic way assisting you to negotiate the therapeutic process, which I believe is one of the most important criteria for undergoing any type of therapy.

 

I trained at Birkbeck College, University of London, where I completed an MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy in 2012.

 

During and after qualifying, I worked for over four years as an Honorary Psychotherapist for the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. I also worked for a number of years as a counsellor/therapist on a voluntary basis for the charity Mind.

 

Trauma is my particular interest, and as part of my continuing professional development I have spent many years studying different approaches to it, from the work of Bessel van der Kolk and Gabor Maté to DBT, mentalisation-based approaches and PTSD, and most recently complex trauma and somatic therapy. I am also trained as an EMDR therapist, through an EMDRIA-approved programme. I work online in private practice with adults, with clients from all over the world.

 

I am a registered member of the BACP and adhere to its code of ethics and framework for good practice. I am also in ongoing clinical supervision, not only in line with the BACP’s code of ethics and guidelines, but because I believe supervision is paramount for the continued safety of my clients and the quality of the work we do together.

 

I have been an active public member of Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust since 2007. Before training as a psychotherapist, I worked for many years in media, fashion, TV and TV production.

The way I work

 

When people visit my site it is usually because they are going through a very difficult time in their lives and are feeling a real need to get the right kind of help and support.

 

People seek help when their thoughts and feelings become difficult to manage, which can often result in feeling overwhelmed. If you have never experienced therapy before it is usual that you may have concerns about what to expect. You may be feeling confused about a situation or you may be struggling to make sense of things. A relationship may have broken down leaving you feeling out of control. Whatever the difficulty seems to be, Psychotherapy and Counselling provides a safe space that helps you make sense of what is happening in your life.

 

Seeking therapeutic help can provide the support you need to overcome your difficulties so that you can move forward in living your life to its fullest.

 

At the end of your therapy you can expect many positive life changes. You can expect a renewed perspective enabling you to feel more aware of your situation. You will also be in a position to make more informed choices and feel more in control. A reduction in the intensity of initial difficulties can be observed and you will also be in a position to utilise effective coping mechanisms. This invariably has a beneficial impact on your domestic, social and working life.

 

My approach integrates psychodynamic psychotherapy, EMDR and mentalisation-based principles, with a particular focus on complex trauma and attachment.

 

I’m trained in all three types of therapy, and in particular with EMDR, I may employ some somatic therapy as a tool for supporting, or we may begin to work somatically before we process in EMDR. Each client brings their own particular issues that they would like to work on in therapy, and as a result, I will design a bespoke treatment that incorporates one, two or all three of these methodologies to get the best results for my client and for their needs.

Qualifications

 

  • MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy - Inc. Organisational Dynamics, University of London.

  • Certificate in Complex Trauma, PTSD and Somatic Training, PESI, with Abi Blakeslee and Janina Fisher

  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Level II (CCTP-II)

  • EMDR Basic Training, EMDRIA approved, Envision

  • Certificate in Clinical Supervision Skills, Approved by the British Psychological Society (BPS)

  • Certificate in Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Training

  • Certificate of Higher Education in Counselling and Counselling Skills Inc. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Person - Centred Therapy, University of London

  • Healing Trauma and Addiction Workshop with Dr Gabor Mate

  • Certificate in DBT skills and strategies for Trauma related Symptoms with Dr Lane Pederson

  • Certificate in Life Coaching Cambridge University (ICE)

  • Diploma (accred) in Couple and Relationship Therapy, Wells Academy

Professional Memberships

 

  • BACP – British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Registered Member 45177

  • EMDRIA – EMDR International Association

  • BCA – Birkbeck Counselling Association

BACP Registered Member 45177, MBACP – Professional Standards Authority accredited register

Experienced in working with clients who seek help with:

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Bereavement

  • Divorce

  • Eating disorders

  • Gender Identity

  • Phobias

  • Post traumatic stress disorder

  • Pregnancy & childbirth

  • Relationship issues

  • Self esteem

  • Self harm

  • Separation and divorce

  • Sexuality Issues

  • Social Anxiety

  • Stress management

  • Suicidal thoughts

  • Trauma

  • Work related issues

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