GC Counselling & Psychotherapy

GC Counselling & Psychotherapy Counsellor & Psychotherapist | Trauma-Informed Practitioner | Grief, Loss & Bereavement Specialist 🌿

24/07/2026

🌿 Trauma and Grief: Two Different Experiences That Can Feel Deeply Connected 💙

Trauma and grief can have a profound impact on the way we think, feel and experience the world. While they are different, they often overlap, and both deserve to be met with compassion rather than judgement.

Grief isn’t limited to the loss of a loved one. We can also grieve:
💙 The end of a relationship
💙 The life we thought we’d have
💙 Lost opportunities
💙 Changes to our health
💙 Childhood experiences we never had
💙 A sense of safety or identity

Trauma can develop after a single distressing event or through repeated experiences over time, such as abuse, neglect, domestic violence, bullying, or growing up in an environment where your emotional needs weren’t consistently met.

The effects of trauma and grief can include:
🌿 Anxiety or panic
🌿 Feeling emotionally numb or overwhelmed
🌿 Difficulty trusting others
🌿 Flashbacks or intrusive memories
🌿 Changes in sleep or appetite
🌿 Guilt, shame or self-blame
🌿 Feeling disconnected from yourself or others

Healing doesn’t mean forgetting what happened or “getting over it.” It means learning to carry your experiences in a way that no longer feels so overwhelming, while rediscovering your strengths, rebuilding hope and finding meaning again.

As a trauma-informed counsellor, I provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace. Together, we can work towards understanding your story, processing difficult emotions and helping you move forward with greater self-compassion and resilience.

You don’t have to carry it all on your own. 💙

📍Based in Shropshire
📧 [email protected]

13/07/2026

Children and young people don’t always have the words to explain what they’re feeling. Instead, their emotions may show up through behaviour, anxiety, withdrawal, anger, low self-esteem, difficulties at school, or changes in relationships. 🌱

Alongside my trauma-informed counselling practice, I also hold a Level 4 Diploma in Working with Children and Young People, enabling me to tailor my approach to meet the developmental and emotional needs of younger clients.

I can support children and young people with:

🌿 Anxiety and excessive worry
🌿 Low self-esteem and confidence
🌿 Emotional regulation
🌿 Trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
🌿 Grief and bereavement
🌿 Bullying and friendship difficulties
🌿 Family changes, separation or conflict
🌿 Identity and self-discovery
🌿 School-related stress and exam anxiety
🌿 Building resilience and healthy coping strategies

I also work with neurodivergent children and young people, including those with ADHD and autism. Every child experiences the world differently, so therapy is adapted to suit their individual way of thinking, communicating and processing emotions.

My aim is to create a safe, supportive and non-judgemental environment where young people can:

💙 Feel heard and understood.
💙 Make sense of difficult emotions.
💙 Develop confidence in who they are.
💙 Learn healthy ways to manage challenges.
💙 Build emotional resilience that supports them into adulthood.

I believe every child deserves a space where they can be themselves without fear of judgement. By building a trusting therapeutic relationship, we can help them understand their experiences, recognise their strengths, and develop the tools they need to thrive.

If you’d like to learn more about how I work with children and young people, or you’re looking for support for a young person in your life, please feel free to get in touch.

03/06/2026

Hello and welcome 👋

For those who are new to my page, I’m Gia, a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist offering a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space for adults navigating life’s challenges.

I work with a range of issues including anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, childhood experiences, trauma, domestic abuse, emotional overwhelm, and personal growth.

Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting, but you don’t have to face things alone.

I currently offer online and face-to-face sessions, along with a free 15-minute consultation to help you decide whether counselling feels right for you.

If you’d like to find out more, please feel free to message me.

🌿 Supporting you to understand yourself, heal, and move forward.

31/05/2024

As a counsellor I am here to help and support clients to figure out and organise their presenting issues; I support clients to identify their aspirations and potential in order to create realistic goals to move forward towards a better and more positive future. ✨

Here are some reasons clients may attend therapy; 🙂

🌻 Mental health issues - such as Anxiety and Depression

🌻 Work stress and Work-life balance issues

🌻 Relationship and marriage issues - including relationship break down and divorce

🌻 Family issues - including parental issues

🌻 Confidence and self-esteem issues

🌻 Trauma and distressing life events

🌻 Eating disorders - such as Anorexia nervosa and Bulimia nervosa

🌻 Bereavement

🌻 Grief and loss

🌻 Physical health issues (long term chronic health issues)

🌻 Identity issues - including Sexual identity

🌻 Substance misuse (alcohol and drugs)

🌻 Addiction

🌻 Anger management

🌻 Self harm

🌻 Suicidal thoughts and feelings

🌻 Abuse

🌻 Create a manageable life balance

🌻 Work on communication skills

🌻 Learn how to cope and manage the stresses of life in a healthy way

🌻 Become more self-aware of how they manage unhealthy thoughts and behaviours

… and many more.

If you’re thinking about seeing a therapist, you’re not alone. In fact, millions of people have found therapy to be helpful in managing their mental health. It can be a great way to learn more about yourself and develop resourceful tools to manage through life. 🙏🏼✨

If you feel therapy may be beneficial for you please email me on [email protected] ☺️

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29/04/2024

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04/02/2024

Ciao/hello, welcome to my counselling page! 👋🏼

My aim is to help and support clients through various presenting issues by sensitively working towards goals within their counselling journey. The thought of counselling can be daunting to anybody; however, offering a safe and confidential space for clients to explore themselves without judgement creates positive steps needed to move forward in a healthy direction.

Through my personal experiences and professional journey, I understand the value of finding a professional who can provide an understanding and insightful perspective of your situation - to be seen and heard for who you are creates a strong foundation of trust and safety whilst opening up about sensitive information. Along side talking therapy, I offer ‘psychoeducation’, meaning the client gains valuable information of their emotional, behavioural, and thought processes from experiences they may have endured; learning about how and why the way we function makes us feel more normal and paves a way of us learning to accept ourselves.

Reaching out to a therapist can be the biggest and bravest step when you want professional help - I am here to support you. If you wish to have a 10-minute telephone discussion about what type of therapy I offer and what the therapy entails, please WhatsApp or email to arrange an appointment - I shall get back to you as soon as I can.

- Nína. 😊

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Telford
WV15

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