Gemma Barnfather

I offer in-person sessions in my therapy room, which is based at Ransom Hall. This is nested in to the scenery of peace and tranquillity. There is parking on site, toilets and kitchen facilities for those that enjoy a nice warm drink!

I offer video sessions and these can take place on a your platform of choice, whichever you are most comfortable and confident with. I can accommodate your needs. The most popular are Zoom, Teams and WhatsApp Video.

I have sessions available from 10 am to 8pm on Monday to Fridays. These can be dependant on them being in-person or remotely. I also work Saturdays for those of us that can not get a moment in the week due to life. 

Welcome to Daisy Change Counselling.

My name is Gemma Barnfather and I currently work with both children and adults. I work in a Person Centred capacity and this is about me offering you the core conditions to grow, flourish and make positive changes to your life and well being. I can also offer CBT integrated in to our work together. I create a non-judgmental space for you to be your true authentic self and for us to create good rapport. I am extremely down to earth and open minded.

I am extremely passionate about mental health and I have worked in high intense supporting roles all of my life. My work has varied from Framework, a homeless shelter; volunteering as a Counsellor at Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid and I spent 20 plus years in a primary school setting. I am dedicated to being a part of the solution to mental health and wellbeing. I am able to relate to the daily struggles that our wellbeing can have on our development, in all areas of our lives. Working in alliance, to empower and encourage clients to flourish, within themselves for long- and short-term goals. I still volunteer my time to a charity that specialises working with survivors of sexual abuse and incest. In my spare time, I enjoy having family fun with her 3 children aged 19, 17 and 12 years old. 

Working with children and young people

I worked in a primary school setting for 20+ years. I've been a significant part of the early intervention and support to children to build those foundational skills needed to be more resilient, confident, and emotionally aware - empowering them to be able to better deal with their struggles.

My flexible approach allows young people to build their own emotional toolbox, that they can use long term, to navigate themselves through those tougher times in their lives. Working with the child’s capacity, enables them to be their own self, promoting an ethical and creative space for them to be honest and open.

I'm experienced working with the traumas our young people face in their family dynamics, relationships, educational settings, their social lives, digital presences, and day to day lives. I'm aware of the toll that these have on their wellbeing.

Being a part of a solution for our children, is what I am passionate about.

Working with adults

I'm able to build beneficial relationships with adults to create a trustworthy working alliance and good rapport. All of my experiences have enabled me to work with an array of presenting issues. I've worked and been accepting of all different backgrounds, cultures, religions, genders, sexualities, additional needs, and neurodiversity. Creating safe, non-judgemental environments for clients to feel acknowledged, heard and be their authentic selves allows for self exploration and brings awareness to how they can realign again. I work collaboratively to generate feelings of understanding, being heard, valued, and empowerment.

I'm committed to providing effective, therapeutic counselling that supports both children and adults to overcome their challenges and lead more fulfilling lives.

While I am able to work on past experiences, that are influencing present times, I'm invested to offer the core conditions of the Person-Centred Therapy, that promotes positive changes in the present also.

Our first point of contact will be for us to organise a free 15 minute session for us to make sure that we are the right fit. This is so important in counselling and I offer this for this reason. On the call, I will arrange a way to send you the documentation needed from you on the first session. Additionally, you will be sent further information regarding the privacy statement etc.

Our first full session will consist of me completing an assessment, and collecting a few details from you, to ensure that I have the relevant information in an emergency and that our work together is safe, that you are safe.

While it is important for us to make time at the start of the first session for me to dot the i's and cross the t's, I will strive to ensure that I email all relevant paperwork, contracts, privacy and confidentiality statements prior the first session so that we can start work there, if you wish to proceed.

I offer in-person sessions in my therapy room, which is based at Ransom Hall. This is nested in to the scenery of peace and tranquillity. There is parking on site, toilets and kitchen facilities for those that enjoy a nice warm drink! 

I offer video sessions and these can take place on a your platform of choice, whichever you are most comfortable and confident with. I can accommodate your needs. The most popular are Zoom, Teams and WhatsApp Video. 

I have sessions available from 10 am to 8pm on Monday to Fridays. These can be dependant on them being in-person or remotely. I also work Saturdays for those of us that can not get a moment in the week due to life. 

Welcome to Daisy Change Counselling. 

My name is Gemma Barnfather and I currently work with both children and adults. I work in a Person Centred capacity and this is about me offering you the core conditions to grow, flourish and make positive changes to your life and well being. I can also offer CBT integrated in to our work together. I create a non-judgmental space for you to be your true authentic self and for us to create good rapport. I am extremely down to earth and open minded.

I am extremely passionate about mental health and I have worked in high intense supporting roles all of my life. My work has varied from Framework, a homeless shelter; volunteering as a Counsellor at Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid and I spent 20 plus years in a primary school setting. I am dedicated to being a part of the solution to mental health and wellbeing. I am able to relate to the daily struggles that our wellbeing can have on our development, in all areas of our lives. Working in alliance, to empower and encourage clients to flourish, within themselves for long- and short-term goals. I still volunteer my time to a charity that specialises working with survivors of sexual abuse and incest. In my spare time, I enjoy having family fun with her 3 children aged 19, 17 and 12 years old. 

Working with children and young people

I worked in a primary school setting for 20+ years. I've been a significant part of the early intervention and support to children to build those foundational skills needed to be more resilient, confident, and emotionally aware - empowering them to be able to better deal with their struggles. 

My flexible approach allows young people to build their own emotional toolbox, that they can use long term, to navigate themselves through those tougher times in their lives. Working  with the child’s capacity, enables them to be their own self, promoting an ethical and creative space for them to be honest and open. 

I'm experienced working with the traumas our young people face in their family dynamics, relationships, educational settings, their social lives, digital presences, and day to day lives. I'm aware of the toll that these have on their wellbeing. 

Being a part of a solution for our children, is what I am passionate about.

Working with adults

I'm able to build beneficial relationships with adults to create a trustworthy working alliance and good rapport. All of my experiences have enabled me to work with an array of presenting issues. I've worked and been accepting of all different backgrounds, cultures, religions, genders, sexualities, additional needs, and neurodiversity. Creating safe, non-judgemental environments for clients to feel acknowledged, heard and be their authentic selves allows for self exploration and brings awareness to how they can realign again. I work collaboratively to generate feelings of understanding, being heard, valued, and empowerment. 

I'm committed to providing effective, therapeutic counselling that supports both children and adults to overcome their challenges and lead more fulfilling lives. 

While I am able to work on past experiences, that are influencing present times, I'm invested to offer the core conditions of the Person-Centred Therapy, that promotes positive changes in the present also.

Our first point of contact will be for us to organise a free 15 minute session for us to make sure that we are the right fit. This is so important in counselling and I offer this for this reason. On the call, I will arrange a way to send you the documentation needed from you on the first session. Additionally, you will be sent further information regarding the privacy statement etc.

Our first full session will consist of me completing an assessment, and collecting a few details from you, to ensure that I have the relevant information in an emergency and that our work together is safe, that you are safe. 

While it is important for us to make time at the start of the first session for me to dot the i's and cross the t's, I will strive to ensure that I email all relevant paperwork, contracts, privacy and confidentiality statements prior the first session so that we can start work there, if you wish to proceed.

I have found that it has taken such a long time and so much courage from individuals to reach out to book that the first session and I do not want this to be solely to 'admin'. It does not work effectively within my practice as I respect it is your time and money essentially. 

I offer in-person sessions in my therapy room, which is based at Ransom Hall. This is nested in to the scenery of peace and tranquillity. There is parking on site, toilets and kitchen facilities for those that enjoy a nice warm drink!

I offer video sessions and these can take place on a your platform of choice, whichever you are most comfortable and confident with. I can accommodate your needs. The most popular are Zoom, Teams and WhatsApp Video.

I have sessions available from 10 am to 8pm on Monday to Fridays. These can be dependant on them being in-person or remotely. I also work Saturdays for those of us that can not get a moment in the week due to life. 

My name is Gemma Barnfather and I currently work with both children and adults. I work in a Person Centred capacity and this is about me offering you the core conditions to grow, flourish and make positive changes to your life and well being. I can also offer CBT integrated in to our work together. I create a non-judgmental space for you to be your true authentic self and for us to create good rapport. I am extremely down to earth and open minded.

I am extremely passionate about mental health and I have worked in high intense supporting roles all of my life. My work has varied from Framework, a homeless shelter; volunteering as a Counsellor at Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid and I spent 20 plus years in a primary school setting. I am dedicated to being a part of the solution to mental health and wellbeing. I am able to relate to the daily struggles that our wellbeing can have on our development, in all areas of our lives. Working in alliance, to empower and encourage clients to flourish, within themselves for long- and short-term goals. I still volunteer my time to a charity that specialises working with survivors of sexual abuse and incest. In my spare time, I enjoy having family fun with her 3 children aged 19, 17 and 12 years old. 

Working with children and young people

I worked in a primary school setting for 20+ years. I've been a significant part of the early intervention and support to children to build those foundational skills needed to be more resilient, confident, and emotionally aware - empowering them to be able to better deal with their struggles.

My flexible approach allows young people to build their own emotional toolbox, that they can use long term, to navigate themselves through those tougher times in their lives. Working with the child’s capacity, enables them to be their own self, promoting an ethical and creative space for them to be honest and open.

I'm experienced working with the traumas our young people face in their family dynamics, relationships, educational settings, their social lives, digital presences, and day to day lives. I'm aware of the toll that these have on their wellbeing.

Being a part of a solution for our children, is what I am passionate about.

Working with adults

I'm able to build beneficial relationships with adults to create a trustworthy working alliance and good rapport. All of my experiences have enabled me to work with an array of presenting issues. I've worked and been accepting of all different backgrounds, cultures, religions, genders, sexualities, additional needs, and neurodiversity. Creating safe, non-judgemental environments for clients to feel acknowledged, heard and be their authentic selves allows for self exploration and brings awareness to how they can realign again. I work collaboratively to generate feelings of understanding, being heard, valued, and empowerment.

I'm committed to providing effective, therapeutic counselling that supports both children and adults to overcome their challenges and lead more fulfilling lives.

While I am able to work on past experiences, that are influencing present times, I'm invested to offer the core conditions of the Person-Centred Therapy, that promotes positive changes in the present also.

Our first point of contact will be for us to organise a free 15 minute session for us to make sure that we are the right fit. This is so important in counselling and I offer this for this reason. On the call, I will arrange a way to send you the documentation needed from you on the first session. Additionally, you will be sent further information regarding the privacy statement etc.

Our first full session will consist of me completing an assessment, and collecting a few details from you, to ensure that I have the relevant information in an emergency and that our work together is safe, that you are safe.

While it is important for us to make time at the start of the first session for me to dot the i's and cross the t's, I will strive to ensure that I email all relevant paperwork, contracts, privacy and confidentiality statements prior the first session so that we can start work there, if you wish to proceed.

I have found that it has taken such a long time and so much courage from individuals to reach out to book that the first session and I do not want this to be solely to 'admin'. It does not work effectively within my practice as I respect it is your time and money essentially.