Jennifer O'Gorman

My in-person private practice hours are on Mondays. Exact session availability varies depending on bookings.

I also work remotely (telephone or video link) and have more flexibility with these session days and times.

I am a psychodynamic counsellor and psychotherapist working with adults and young people (from 11 upwards) in Gloucestershire. My private practice is based in Shurdington; I currently also work within two charities based in Gloucester. I am trained to work by telephone and via video link, so can also provide sessions remotely.

I take an anti-discriminatory, systemic, psychosocial and affirmative approach to my practice. This means that I will accept you for who you are without judgement and that I recognise the many different ways in which your environment may be contributing to the way you are feeling. This includes recognising the impacts of living at a time of climate and ecological breakdown.

I will aim to support you to explore the challenges and difficulties you have faced and to understand how they have affected you. We can then work together to identify appropriate ways of meeting your therapeutic needs.

I have lived experience and understanding around neurodiversity, disability and LGBTQIA+ identities. I take Covid-19 mitigations and am open to making adaptations for accessibility.

Rates and Session Information

I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation or email exchange before committing to counselling. I will also send my Counselling Agreement terms by email (a printed copy can be provided if needed).

Sessions last for 50 minutes and will usually be held weekly, at the same time and in the same place. Counselling can be for a fixed period or on an open-ended basis, depending on need and preference.

Sessions cost £50 each or £250 for a block of 6.

I can sometimes offer a reduced rate depending on circumstances, and encourage those who are more financially secure to pay a higher rate to support this.

I offer counselling on an open-ended basis or within a focused, shorter term model, depending on your preference and suitability.

Qualifications and Professional Â鶹ԭ´´s

I hold a BSc in Psychology and Counselling, an MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy, certificates in Eco-Psychotherapy, and a diploma in Diversity, Cultural Competence, Race & Anti-Discrimination Practice. I am committed to regular, ongoing training to ensure my own continued professional development.

I am accredited by the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC). I am also a Registered Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (Â鶹ԭ´´). I work within the BPC Code of Ethics and the Ethical Framework for Counselling Professions outlined by the Â鶹ԭ´´.

My work is confidentially supervised in line with professional practice requirements.

Below is a list of things I can help with. These are intended as examples only; I can also support you with difficulties not included on this list, and can usually offer recommendations or referrals for other forms of support if I am not the best person to help.