I’m a down to earth, understanding, empathetic and compassionate therapist with a holistic and integrative approach to therapy. I walk with you in connecting your past experiences with todays’ concerns and support you on the journey to feeling confident in managing and talking about your emotions, as well as understanding why and who you are today.
I combine psychotherapy, Person Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other approaches to ease the process and guide you towards making the decisions that you feel are right for you.
I have worked as in integrative Counselling Psychotherapist in the UK for over 6 years and have significant experience in helping clients with a wide range of concerns such as trauma, abuse, relationships, depression, anxiety, fostering, parenting, motivation, self-esteem, confidence... the list really goes on!
I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared. With me, you can feel accepted and valued for who you are without fear of being judged. With mutual trust and openness, you will know that you have not just been listened to, but also heard. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage so well done, and I am proud of you for getting started!
What do I love about counselling:
Apart from the obvious response of being able to help others on their journey through life, I most enjoy the moment a client makes the connection between a past experience and current behaviour. Such a game changer.
That said, what I love the most about counselling is the Pandoras Box it opens. As a client you may come to talk about one particular issue, but once that box opens..!
Other Interests outside Counselling:
I enjoy creative arts so in my spare time you will find me either painting, or morphing into my sofa watching a film.
I am keen on supporting my community and have sat on several boards including two schools, Rape Crisis, and a local community centre.
I was also a foster mother for around 10 years.
Qualifications:
- Level 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Certificate in Integrated Counselling
- Level 3 Diploma in Psychoanalytical Psychology
- Certificate in CBT for Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks and Phobias
Memberships:
- NCPS (National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society)– Individual Membership
- BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) –Organisational Membership
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS17-05682
Reviews
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Gwennie is lovely and so easy to speak to. I would recommend her to anyone I know.
Written on Apr 28, 2026 after therapy with Gwennie for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Gwen is kind and attentive, creating a space which feels open and non-judgemental. She will listen to you intently, and provide actionable advice, which feels achievable, and always helps. I highly recommend!
Written on Feb 18, 2026 after therapy with Gwennie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and adhd
First time trying therapy and she has made it so easy for me and introduced me to the ways we can carry out the therapy. I’ve loved the live chats
Written on Dec 26, 2025 after therapy with Gwennie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Gwen is an amazing therapist and I would recommend her to anyone. Working with Gwen has been one of the safest and most supportive experiences I have ever had. From the very first session, she felt warm, understanding and genuinely present with me. I always felt heard, seen and held with care, even on the days when I struggled to find the words. She offered thoughtful insights and practical strategies that helped me understand myself more clearly and navigate some of the most difficult moments in my life. I am deeply grateful for the space she created and for the way she supported me throughout our work together.
Written on Nov 25, 2025 after therapy with Gwennie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Very friendly and understanding and made me feel safe and secure
Written on Nov 19, 2025 after therapy with Gwennie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
She is the absolute best. I would have been so lost without her the past 2 years. She is a light in my life!
Written on Oct 07, 2025 after therapy with Gwennie for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching
I have had many therapists and Gwen has been the first therapist where I have felt I can truly be myself and share with no judgement in a safe space. I leave with areas to reflect on and she supports me with recognising key areas of myself that I want to grow. Thank you Gwen I appreciate all your time and skills in helping me through challenging times of reflection.
Written on Jun 26, 2025 after therapy with Gwennie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
Gwen has been an amazing therapist and has helped me a lot with my personal challenges, anxiety, relationships amongst many other things. She is kind and patient and understands how to get through me when I need the most. I’m very grateful to have someone like her to guide me and help me to achieve my goals.
Written on May 27, 2025 after therapy with Gwennie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Gwennie is empathetic and offers manageable strategies to support me. She allows me to lead the session and talk about whatever I feel comfortable discussing. She creates a safe space in which to open up and be vulnerable. It’s like talking to a friend, which takes away the anxiety of the sessions. She is not judgemental, in fact she validates my feelings. I’ve found an absolute gem in Gwennie.
Written on Mar 24, 2025 after therapy with Gwennie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
I’ve been seeing Gwen for over a year now, and I truly can’t say enough about what an incredible therapist she is. From the very beginning, she created a space where I felt completely safe, understood, and supported - even if I decided to go with someone else. She has this rare ability to see through me, not just the words I say, but what’s underneath them—and she gently challenges me in ways that make me grow as a person.
What makes Gwen so special is her warmth and compassion. She’s sweet and kind, but never in a surface-level way; she deeply cares and it shows. At the same time, she never hesitates to nudge me toward growth, yet she does it in such a gentle and natural way that I don’t even realize I’m being pushed until I look back and see how far I’ve come.
No matter what I bring into our sessions, I know she’s in my corner. She offers both insight and encouragement, meeting me exactly where I am while also helping me move forward. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist who is not only skilled but truly invested in their well-being - I've changed so much in the time I've been speaking to her, and it's been a life changing experience with her.
Written on Mar 10, 2025 after therapy with Gwennie for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Gwennie is ace! Helped me a lot over last 12 months to reframe my thinking.
Written on Mar 03, 2025 after therapy with Gwennie for 1 year on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Excellent!
Written on Feb 24, 2025 after therapy with Gwennie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Gwennie is such a good therapist. She is dedicated, understanding, a good listener and asks you the right questions which makes you discover so much about yourself. I would definitely recommend her and I am so thankful for her as she has helped me to be the best version of myself and how to live on my own terms.
Written on Jan 07, 2025 after therapy with Gwennie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Gwennie has helped me understand myself from the first session onwards, she’s always been honest. All ways listening and supporting me. Really cool as well.
Written on Oct 31, 2024 after therapy with Gwennie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
It's great to have a therapist that holds space for you without any judgement. With the right therapist, I believe it creates essential tools needed inside your life's tool belt. In a way I see Ms. Gwennie as this and as I'm navigating this new chapter, I feel greatly supported on my journey.
Written on Oct 30, 2024 after therapy with Gwennie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I cannot express how much Gwen helped through a very tough time of my life.
She listened, she was kind and understanding, she gave advice, she challenged me but most of all she always championed me and I dont know if I would be on a better path like I am without her.
I can only recommend her as therapist, she is wonderful.
Written on Oct 18, 2024 after therapy with Gwennie for 4 months on issues concerning family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Gwennie is Friggin amazing! It’s been 3 amazing months since I had my first session with Gewn. I have seen, felt and made huge progress and her advice and guidance has got me to a place I never knew I could once reach. She is real and tells you as it is. An amazing human being and I’m blessed to have her as my therapist.
Written on Aug 19, 2024 after therapy with Gwennie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
One word; exceptional.
Written on Aug 14, 2024 after therapy with Gwennie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I spoke to Gwen only once due to moving abroad but even that short chat helped me see things through clearer lenses. Thank you!
Written on Jul 25, 2024 after therapy with Gwennie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, and career difficulties
Gwen has been an incredibly positive force in my life. She has given me the space to share my problems, helped me understand my issues, worked through them with me, and helped me come up with strategies for improvement.
I was having some major communication issues in my relationships that were massively affecting my life with my partner. With Gwen's help my relationship with my partner has never been better.
Written on Jul 11, 2024 after therapy with Gwennie for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management
Gwennie Lewis stands out as the epitome of excellence in her profession as a therapist. Her unparalleled dedication, empathy, and expertise make her the go-to therapist for many seeking support and guidance. Gwennie possesses an innate ability to create a safe and nurturing environment where clients feel truly heard and understood. Her approach is holistic, blending evidence-based techniques with genuine compassion, allowing clients to explore their emotions and challenges with confidence. Gwennie's commitment to ongoing learning ensures she stays abreast of the latest advancements in therapy, enabling her to tailor her methods to suit each individual's needs effectively. With Gwennie Lewis, clients not only find solace but also embark on transformative journeys towards healing and self-discovery, making her undeniably the best therapist in her field.
Written on Apr 08, 2024 after therapy with Gwennie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Gwennie has been a fantastic addition to my healing journey. Her energy, understanding and insight has been exactly what I have needed. There have been areas of my life that no other therapist has ever touched on, let alone expanded on and dug deep to uncover the truth behind a lot of ongoing feelings and struggles. I highly recommend Gwennie to others and appreciate all that she has done for so far.
Written on Feb 13, 2024 after therapy with Gwennie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Gwennie has been such a huge help and I'm so pleased that she was assigned as my therapist. She's understanding, she listens and she helps to unravel things that you didn't know we're bothering you. I'm looking forward to continuing my journey with her
Written on Oct 13, 2023 after therapy with Gwennie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I started the therapy with Gwen during a very complicated time in my life and from the first moment she was able to give me a lot of comfort. She made sure to let me know it is important I will feel safe with whichever therapist I’m working with and I can always feel free to change therapist if I want but I didn’t, it feels like a perfect match. Gwen is patient, kind, professional and honest which is what I appreciate about her the most. I love the fact I feel comfortable to say whatever I want knowing I won’t be judged for it but also know that she will tell me the truth no matter what. I’ve been working with many different therapists is the pest and so glad to find one like Gwen. She’s golden!
Written on Oct 04, 2023 after therapy with Gwennie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
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