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Gail Gomm
Holistic Counsellor
First session discount available Bulk session discount available
Language English
Working With Adolescents · Adults · Couples · Groups · Young adults
Session Style Warm and supportive · Conversational and exploratory · Practical and action-oriented · Collaborative and client-led
Faith-Specific Approach No faith-specific approach
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Couples & marriage Relationships & intimacy Relationship loss Childhood trauma Physical & sexual abuse Anticipatory grief Bereavement & grief Sexual orientation Family conflict Intimacy & sexual wellbeing Planning & organisation Relationships & parenting Chronic illness Belonging & discrimination Gender identity Shame & self-acceptance Gender-related pressures Emotional expression Stress & overwhelm Domestic violence & control Emotional abuse Major life changes Alcohol use Dating & break-ups Separation & divorce Divorce & co-parenting Meaning & life direction Self-esteem & self-worth Family & community expectations
Methods I use
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT) Humanistic / Person-Centred Therapy Internal Family Systems (IFS)
I believe different issues require different approaches, however I will always work from a Person-centered base, as the client is the most important focus in counselling. The client must feel comfortable enough to express themselves and feel heard at all times. I will always follow the lead of the client, helping them to view situations from different perspectives in order to make necessary changes to life situations. With regards to Couples and Family work, I believe it is important to consider the whole system dynamic, as actions of individuals are always dependent of the 'system' in which they operate.
An insight from my experience
About me
I believe that the luxury of being able to express oneself in a non-judgmental space is almost always overlooked. So often, our personal journey leads us to fulfill our passion. For me, having travelled the journey with a family member with chronic medical conditions (even if they are not visible to the outside world), I have seen first hand how… ›››
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Thank you Gail
Thank you Gail, our session with you gave us a new perspective on our situation and now we have hope that things will work out, we would highly…
— Paula
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— Verified Headroom client
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5 stars!
— Mlungisi
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Reliable. Solid foundation of help
Thank you Gail!
— Verified Headroom client
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understanding, non-judgmental guidance counselling
The atmosphere throughout the session was of total support, understanding and non-judgment. Gail asks very pertinent questions which stick with you even after the session has ended.it was…
— Chumisa
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Supportive, gentle and judgement-free counselling
Gail provides a safe and judgement-free space to process one's thoughts whilst also providing healthy ways to challenge one's patterns in a gentle way. I have been having…
— Candice