On this site you will find information regarding the psychotherapy services that I offer, as well as information relating to my qualifications and training.
If you are thinking about entering into psychotherapy then it is vital that you have a good understanding of what kind of help you are looking for and who you would like to consult for that help. It is hoped that after spending some time on this site you will leave with a sense of whether you would be interested in entering into psychotherapy with me.
In brief, I provide individual psychotherapy to adults aged 18 years or older. In addition, I offer supervision to registered psychologists.
Some of the issues and mental health concerns addressed in psychotherapy include:
Depression
Anxiety
Eating Disorders / Body Image Disturbance
Self Esteem / Self Confidence
Trauma
Bereavement
Stress
Interpersonal Difficulties
Fears & Phobias
Personal Growth / Development
Relationship Difficulties
Work / Career Issues
Sexual Issues / Sexuality
If you would like to set up an appointment or discuss the process of entering into psychotherapy, please feel free to contact Gareth.
About
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with the UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a Chartered Member (CPsychol) of the British Psychological Society (BPS). I currently work as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in a NHS Adult Community Mental Health Team. Before this I was the Clinical Lead in a NHS specialised personality disorder service.
I have a wealth of experience treating a variety of mental health issues, including relationship difficulties, disordered eating and body issues, sexuality, poor self confidence and interpersonal challenges. I believe psychotherapy should be a safe space in which you can explore yourself and your difficulties in order to live a more fulfilled life.
Before moving to the UK I ran a successful private practice for 13 years in Johannesburg, South Africa. In addition, I worked as a lecturer and clinical supervisor on the Clinical Psychology training programme at the University of the Witwatersrand and the Registered Counsellor and Counselling Psychology professional training programmes at Pearson Institute of Higher Education. I taught undergraduate and postgraduate psychology classes and supervised postgraduate research. Prior to that I worked as the lead psychologist on the eating disorder and adolescent ward at Tara Psychiatric Hospital. Between 2008 and 2017 I provided medico-legal services to a number of Johannesburg law practices. I undertook medico-legal assessments for MVA, personal injury and medical negligence claims.
Qualifications
1998: Bachelor of Arts, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
1999: Bachelor of Arts Honours (Applied Psychology), University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
2003: Master of Arts (Clinical Psychology), University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Clinical Training and Post-training Experience
2000: Intern Psychometrist (Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa)
2001: Student Psychologist (Alex Community Clinic and the Centre for the Study of Violence & Reconciliation Trauma Clinic, Johannesburg, South Africa)
2002: Intern Clinical Psychologist (Tara Psychiatric Hospital and the Parent, Child and Family Unit, Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa)
2003: Community Service Clinical Psychologist (Community Mental Health Clinics, Johannesburg, South Africa)
2005 – 2007: Lead Clinical Psychologist (Tara Psychiatric Hospital Eating Disorder & Adolescent Unit, Johannesburg, South Africa)
2011 – 2014: Lecturer and Clinical Supervisor (Psychology Department, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa)
2015 – 2017: Lecturer and Clinical Supervisor (Psychology Department, Pearson Institute of Higher Education, Johannesburg, South Africa)
We will meet on a weekly basis. In some cases it may be beneficial to meet more frequently. In this case I can see patients up to three times a week.
Sessions are 50-minutes long.
I am contracted with most major UK and international health insurance providers, including BUPA, Aviva, Axa, Vitality and WPA.
I also offer self pay sessions. Fees for self pay sessions range from £110 – £130 per session.
In some cases if your health insurance benefits run out then we have the option of continuing with self pay sessions.
Professional Supervision
I offer supervision to registered psychologists by ad hoc or regular arrangement.
Sessions last an hour.
Fees for supervision are £100 per session.
I also offer group supervision. This option will allow you to meet on a regular basis with a group of colleagues who take turns to present clinical material and to share the cost of sessions between you.
For more information on the services I offer or to answer any other questions you might have, please visit the FAQs page.
Contact
I currently run my practice online.
To enquire about starting psychotherapy or to set up an initial assessment consultation, please feel free to contact me:
IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS AND NEED URGENT MEDICAL ATTENTION, PLEASE SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM YOUR NEAREST NHS A&E OR CALL 999. IF IT’S NOT URGENT CALL NHS 111 FOR SUPPORT IN A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS.
Gareth Mitchell 