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Groves Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy and Counselling in Wells, near Glastonbury, Somerset

Psychotherapy & Counselling in Wells and Glastonbury, Somerset

"If you want to change the world, first change yourself."

Psychotherapy and counselling for individuals in a safe and comfortable setting

I am a generic psychotherapist and counsellor based in Godney, near to Wells and Glastonbury and surrounding area.

I don't divide people into issues or problems and I am deeply interested in how we all find creative ways of living our lives, whatever our experience.

Research shows how psychotherapy provides long lasting relief from the kinds of deep distress that aren't helped by quick-fix types of treatment, because it actually creates permanent, profound changes in the way we think, feel and behave.

Stephanie Groves, Psychotherapist and Counsellor in Wells, near Glastonbury, Somerset

Psychotherapy really can change your life and your relationships with others. It can alleviate long term emotional pain and improve how we manage our lives.

Qualifications and experience

My training began with a Counselling Diploma in the 1980’s. I began training as Psychotherapist in 1991 with BCPC, (Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling), a respected organisation, providing a long in-depth training in a range of therapeutic disciplines.


I have more than 30 years experience of working in the NHS, Higher Education and private practice. I was employed as Senior Assessment Counsellor at the University of the West of England, where I also ran a Psychoanalytic group for men and women. In the NHS I worked for 10 years as the Psychotherapist and Counsellor for a GP Practice, where I set up and ran a Counselling Service to accommodate a large number of patients requiring psychological support. I have run two long term psychotherapy groups for women, both lasting over 10 years.

I have supervised psychotherapists counsellors and social workers, whilst they developed their own professional practices.

Client Comments

"With Stephanie's help I was able to challenge my thoughts and therefore change my behaviour, bringing freedom from the negativity I had created. I feel so much better, more equal to those around me and more relaxed which allows me to let the positive side of my personality shine through. It was quite a journey. Thank you"

"It became clear at the start of my sessions with Stephanie that I was highly critical of self, terribly anxious and pretty dissatisfied with life. Through exploration and patience I became, and continue to be very positive about life. It wasn't easy, and it was emotional, but I do now feel like a new person - thank you Stephanie."

"The House completed last Thursday, and the house is fab and all is well!!! Thank you for being such a huge part in making it happen - I couldn't have done it without you!"

"I was numb and thought I was barely surviving, understanding myself through therapy has made so much difference!!"

" I felt so bad, I didn't think anything could help me, but I have found a new confidence in myself and am really thrilled with the changes I have made."


“ I have learned so much about myself and my family in the last year, I feel much calmer and more forgiving now

"I didn't really understand how psychotherapy actually works until I began it... and am truly amazed at how much happier I am today than I was."

"My GP recommended that I give therapy a go, and a year later I feel completely different and free of anxieties I had all my life!"

" After therapy with Stephanie I feel I've got wings now and I can fly! The best investment I have ever made."

"Stephanie has enabled me to restore my past and heal my future, something I would never have believed to be possible! Thank You."

"Most of us go through life without realising how much useless baggage we carry. This is the way to get rid of it for good!"

Psychotherapy and Counselling

It can be difficult to understand the terms and to know how they differ. Generally psychotherapy is a more in depth and longer process which deals with long standing issues of unhappiness and a feeling of ‘stuckness’, preventing us from making changes and moving on in our lives. These are often related to issues and events that stem from our past. It provides a chance to examine our patterns of thinking and feeling which are preventing any change or improvements.


Counselling tends to be more of a short term project, dealing with more current issues, like loss of job, or partner, bereavement or changes in physical health.

What issues can therapy help with?

 I see young people, adults and couples. Common issues which people bring include

loss/bereavement

abuse

depression

adoption

sexuality

relationship issues

eating disorders

self harm

physical illness

mental health

childhood trauma

attachment disorders

 When you begin your therapy we will start by discussing your needs and looking at how we can achieve your aims.

How can psychotherapy help?

A Happier Life With Psychotherapy

Working with me will improve your self knowledge and help you to find more pleasure and interest in yourself and your life. Understanding ourselves in this way enables us to make good decisions and fosters better relationships. Sometimes it seems that no one understands how we feel, and we can't always understand ourselves...


Working with a psychotherapist can help us to know what we feel; be able to put those feeling into words; and this makes it easier for us to communicate with other people in a more open and honest and productive way.

Research Indicates

There is now a considerable body of research which demonstrates that psychotherapy is the way to create permanent changes in the ways that we think, feel and live.


Often we have lived with our difficulties for a very long time and can't imagine things getting better, but talking things over with a psychotherapist can really make a difference, and we can see a new way to live.

Fees

My fee for each 50 minute session is usually £70 for individuals and £80 for couples.

I usually recommend meeting once a week, during my work periods. Generally I take 4 - 6 weeks holiday each year, and will let you know well in advance. I expect you to pay for all other sessions. I do try to be flexible if you need to rearrange a session, but cannot always guarantee to be able to do so.

Sometimes, if you are not able to get to your session we can arrange for a telephone or email contact, which can also offer you additional support at times of need

Psychotherapy and Counselling room in Wells, near Glastonbury, Somerset

Get in touch

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.


I work from Godney, Nr Wells, near Glastonbury, Somerset.

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