My Cheltenham room

BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS

Below is some information about me, and how I practice. This information is here to help  provide some reassurances for you that I have the training and experience to be able to keep you safe and help you.

 

My approach to therapy is grounded in philosophical roots and informed by current best practice through research. My theoretical underpinnings are that of Existential Psychotherapy and Relational Psychodynamics. When we meet, the theories inform and support our work but fall into the background with you and your needs our focus.

 

I first qualified as a physical education teacher and soon found a disposition for teaching students with educational needs different to those offered by the mainstream. In order to learn more about the human mind and further my understanding of the human condition, I gained a Psychology degree. This, coupled with a thirst for philosophy, led to me training as a therapist.

 

Advanced Diploma - Relational Supervision -  NCS/Severn Talking Therapies

Masters - Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy - University of South Wales

PGDip (Level 7) Counselling and Psychotherapy - University of South Wales

PG Cert Counselling & Psychotherapy - University of South Wales

Levels 1 - 3 Counselling - Stroud College

Bsc Psychology - Open University

CIPD - Cert Training Practice - Brighton College

PGCE -Physical Education - Southampton University

BA Hons - Physical Education  - Leeds Metropolitan University

 

LOCATION OF MY PRACTICE

My practice is based in Royal Crescent, central Cheltenham and Piccadilly Mill in Stroud.

I also work online using Zoom

 

Costs

Individual Therapy

The initial session will last 60 minutes and is £35.

Should you choose to begin therapy a 60 minute session will be between £60 and £80 per session dependent on your personal situation. I also have a number of low cost sessions available for people unemployed or of low income, please contact me for availability of these sessions.

 

Couples

The initial session will last 60 minutes and is £40.

Ongoing sessions will be between £70 and £90 per 60 minute session dependant on your financial situation.

 

At the initial session we will discuss what it is that has bought you to therapy, the number of sessions we will contract for, what you can expect from counselling from our sessions together and any other matters which may be important for you.

 

Only you can judge whether I may be the right person to help you. If you would like to  arrange an initial session or have any further questions please email phil@philtaylortherapy.co.uk or call 07984717442 and leave a message, stating your name, and good time to call you back.

 

 

 

Royal Crescent - Cheltenham

Piccadilly Mill  - Stroud