About Me - Counselling Twickenham
Welcome. I'm Greg.
I work at Counselling in Twickenham. If you're thinking of taking that first step into counselling, then you may want to know more about me as a counsellor.
Long before training as a therapist, I lived and travelled across the globe. I worked as a professional, lecturer and anthropologist observing other cultures.
Currently, I am a counsellor at Counselling Twickenham and Whitton. I have gained a wealth of personal experience and like most people I had my own challenges. Learning how to deal with my problems was rewarding and painful. Above all, I believe that my own struggles have given me a deeper understanding of people. And how they cope in a crisis.
If I learned anything, then it is how vulnerable and resilient we are. The more I meet people, the more I realise how that strength helps us to survive.
Along the way, I've been deeply affected by my encounters with people. I feel privileged to share their triumph and despair. So I am fascinated by what makes us human. And, I believe that each of us has an extraordinary tale to tell.
As a result, I have a broader perspective on life. I believe that is why clients find me empathetic and easy to talk to. So I can offer you a safe space to talk through your issues and be listened to.
Most of all, I see my work as a calling. I am committed to working in an atmosphere of trust and confidentiality.
My experience
Firstly, before becoming a counsellor, I worked in inner-city schools, universities and communities around the world. My experiences have enriched me and opened my eyes. I have lived and worked in Europe, Brazil, Africa, India and Papua New Guinea. For a while, I worked with botanists in Kew Gardens. Later, I trained counsellors at Saint Mary's University and worked in the NHS and MIND. Most notably, I was the first male counsellor at Portsmouth Rape Crisis Service.
I have fifteen years of experience. I enjoy working with people from different backgrounds, ages, genders, ethnicities and religions. It took me five years to train as a counsellor before I qualified with a Master's Degree. After qualifying, I began working at Twickenham Counselling, EnduringMind. Also counselling locally in Hounslow, Isleworth and Teddington.
Above all, I believe can help you move forward with freedom and independence. This is why I offer counselling:
- which values the unique experiences of each human being
- respects the freedom of individuals to make their own decisions
- working together in a partnership
I run my private counselling sessions at EnduringMind, Whitton, Twickenham. Finally, I'm a member of the United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapist and follow its code of ethics. My private practice offers counselling in Twickenham, Whitton, Hampton, Isleworth, Hounslow and Teddington areas.