Wayland Gilley MBACP
Person-Centred Counsellor and Supervisor
T: 0774 500 8956
E: waygil37@gmail.com
What is counselling and is it for me?
Counselling is a confidential relational therapy which can help alleviate a broad range of emotional and psychological issues. These include depression, anxiety, panic, bereavement, addiction, abuse, relationship concerns, identity and many more. It can also be useful for those who have formal diagnoses of mental health and developmental conditions.
Most clients find counselling radically enhances wellbeing and changes life. Some clients need particular support during a tough period in life. For others, fundamental change is essential and counselling may be longer term.
It can be a daunting prospect to come forward for counselling, but I hope you would find me approachable and respectful. An initial session will help clarify your needs and hopes regarding counselling, give you a sense of what counselling would be like, and help you decide whether I may be a good match for you as a Counsellor.
How I work as a Person-Centred Counsellor
I work with clients as whole people who have unique identity and culture, aiming to build deeply respectful and supportive therapeutic relationships. When a sense of safety and trust can be created, I find clients can usually explore even the most painful experiences and parts of themselves. It is the development of a quality therapeutic relationship that empowers clients to greater self-understanding and enduring improvements to wellbeing. Research has consistently shown Person-Centred approaches to be effective.
Relationship and family counselling
- I also offer relationship counselling for clients of all sexual and relational identities, including polyamorous clients.
- I offer family counselling and counselling for young people aged 14 years and above.
My experience and background in counselling
- I have worked full-time as a qualified and registered Counsellor for over 15 years, and it has become a career I am passionate about. This followed eight years as a school teacher, research and tuition in higher education and various care work roles
- I have co-ordinated a large charitable counselling service and worked as Counsellor within NHS Talking Therapies
- I have run counselling training courses for 15 years, from introduction to degree level, including courses qualifying Counsellors to practice
- I have been a clinical supervisor of qualified and trainee Counsellors for 10 years.
Qualifications:
| Advanced Certificate in Counselling for Depression (IAPT) | University of Central Lancashire |
| Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling Supervision | Counselling Xtra (BACP endorsed) |
| Level 4 Diploma in Theory and Practice of Counselling | Burnley College |
| Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) | University of East London |
| BSc (Hons) Psychology | University of East London |
Bookings and cost of counselling sessions
- Sessions cost £50 each per hourly booking
- Sessions available every weekday during office hours, evening appointments available Mondays and Tuesdays
- You can either book a series of sessions or on a session by session basis.
Counselling Supervision
- I offer clinical counselling supervision to both qualified and trainee Counsellors
- I use a Person-Centred Approach to supervision, and supervise Counsellors using all relational approaches to counselling
- I am on the Supervisors' Bank for several Universities and Colledges, and am happy to join new ones if necessary
- Supervision costs £50 per hour.