Derek Gardner

I offer sessions in person and on zoom.

To help decide if we are a good fit, I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation and then a  50 minute session so that you can experience how a session might work.

My initial counselling assessment session aims to provide time for you to ask any questions that you may have and for me to understand the background to your current concerns and to discover together how we might best proceed.  This initial assessment session may last a little longer

Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, low self esteem, relationships issues, bereavement?

Do you feel stuck, disconnected, not listened to?

Hello, I'm Derek. I am an integrative counsellor. In other words, I do not just offer CBT or psychodynamic counselling. My focus is initially is to develop a strong working relationship built on trust and understanding. This helps me to understand my clients as much as their issues. This in turn helps us to get to root of the problem which then helps you, the client find a way of, if possible, sorting out the problem or finding a way to live with that issue. I am not here to 'fix' that problem. Only you, the client, has the power to do that. 

As a counsellor, I provide you with a safe space to explore your issue. I offer a confidential place where you can talk about anything you want with feeling judged. My ultimate goal is to support you in making meaningful changes, whether that is building confidence, finding clarity in difficult situations, or improving communication.

I believe in providing you with an environment in which you feel able to explore the issues causing you concern. I am an integrative counsellor combining several approaches to meet your specific needs. 

My initial counselling assessment session aims to provide time for you to ask any questions that you may have and for me to understand the background to your current concerns and to discover together how we might best proceed. This initial assessment session may last a little longer