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Emma Brooke Gilding

Integrative Counsellor

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Professionally trained, humanistically-, holistically- and spiritually-led. Working online only in Lisbon / London time zones. I work with you in the space between practical reality and deeper meaning and fulfilment.

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London, United KingdomAvailable online only
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Offers free 30 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Your story is important.Feel free to contact me here if you feel that we could be a good fit.
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About me

I offer a complimentary 30min consultation - visit www.emmabrooke.net/counselling for more information (link to book a consultation is at the bottom of the page). Coming from a corporate background in HR, Operations and Commerce and having lived in different countries (now based in Portugal), I bring my training and experience in effective integrative and holistic counselling and therapeutic coaching to give you the tools to choose from to decide which work best for you. You bring yourself - willingness, worries and anything else - and we work together, side by side, until you feel ready to go forward without me. My work is entirely client-led. We can focus on behavioural and cognitive approaches, or work more deeply using therapeutic approaches informed by Gestalt and Internal Family Systems. My practice is deeply informed by over a decade of study with A Course in Miracles, alongside advanced training in ACIM-based spiritual counselling. For clients curious about integrating spiritual practice with psychological healing, I'm able to bring this dimension meaningfully into our work. If that's not your framework, that's completely fine - what matters is genuine connection and what serves your growth. I bring a present and relational approach - I care about how you feel now, how you relate to your environment and the people in it, how you want to feel in the future, and what will help you feel like you are living as the best version of yourself. I am not a conventional therapist. I am however, an effective, intuitive and empathic one. If you’re ready to suspend your judgement and try a different type of conversation that actually makes a significant difference in your life; one where you feel truly seen, whilst at the same time safe to look at the things that scare you, about yourself and the world, then I would love to talk with you. You can find out more about me at emmabrooke.net/about

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Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Approach

Treatment Approaches
Holistic approachRecommended for those who want to address their mental health through a balanced focus on mind, body, and spirit.
IFS: Internal Family SystemsRecommended for those who want to explore and heal the different parts of themselves that might feel conflicted or overwhelmed.
Integrative therapy Recommended for those who prefer a flexible approach that combines different therapies to meet their unique needs.
Firstly, I consider it privilege to be able to support and witness my clients’ transformational journeys. My aim is to give you the tools and support you in finding greater self-awareness to make any changes you wish to in your life and move forward with a sense of fulfilment, peace and contentment. I do this using what I call ‘compassionate accountability’, alongside a lot of other tools and approaches. We do the work (and it will be challenging) whilst cultivating a sense of self-love and compassion which is imperative for any successful growth or change. By cultivating a safe, confidential space, without any judgement, with the utmost respect and compassion for your experiences and journey (trauma-informed) whilst holding you accountable for the changes you wish to make, I can support you in exploring anything which is holding you back, and help you to create the awareness you need to make the right decisions for you going forward. You are always in control of the process, and can use our time together to process your feelings without the need to censor yourself, as well as explore different options for how you’d like to move forward and learn new tools and techniques to support yourself. Your self-awareness will develop and guide you towards what is best for you. You will have access to my secure online portal / app where you can access everything you need (video calls, booking sessions, secure chat with me, shared documents, tools and worksheets tailored specifically to your needs).

Experience

12 years in practice
Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Coach (Online) Emma Brooke Gilding Ltd May 2015 - Present Fully qualified integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor and coach, working to improve wellbeing and overall health and wellness. Counsellor Spill · Freelance Oct 2018 - Present Offering single session and short courses of therapy for clients online mainly working in start ups and tech with a range of concerns. Volunteer Counsellor (Supervised Placement) The City and East London Bereavement Service April 2014 - June 2015 Working with bereavement clients during twelve-week courses of individual counselling.

Education

Modern Miracles Academy Certified Minister Training Program, A Course in Miracles Mar 2024 - Feb 2025 A certified one year devotional programme committed to the goal of inner peace and spiritual awakening, including spiritual coaching and mentoring training. Spirit Project Counselling and Therapy Training Group Therapeutic Facilitation Certificate May 2023 - Dec 2023 Spill In House Neurodiversity Training Dec 2022 - Jan 2023Dec 2022 - Jan 2023 MindBody Breakthrough Continuing Professional Development - one day training, Treating Complex Trauma and PTSD Sep 2022 - Sep 2022 Internal Family Systems Training UK Introductory Workshop Day, Internal Family Systems Jul 2022 Alef Trust Open Learner, Contemporary Spirituality 2021 - 2021 The Miracle Centre of California Certificate in ACIM Spiritual Counseling 2021-2021 Coacharya ICF ACC ACSTH, Coaching (60hrs) and Systemic Team Coaching (30hrs) Feb 2020 - Oct 2020 Terrigal Gestalt Institute Professional Training in Gestalt Therapy Course 2018 - 2019 79hrs of personalised one on one professional training and mentorship The Integrated Coaching Academy Level III Therapeutic Coaching Skills Certificate 2017 - 2017 Teach Mindfulness Mindfulness Teacher Training 2016 - 2016 Chrysalis Advanced Professional Diploma, Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling 2010 - 2014 Included a Certificate in Hypnotherapy and 110hr supervised placement with The City and East London Bereavement Service. Fully accredited by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society leading to accredited register membership. Institute of Counselling Certificate in Counselling (200hrs Online) 2010 - 2010 Yoga Professionals (108 Training Ltd) CYQ Level 3, Yoga Teacher Training 2008 - 2009 Hatha Yoga as taught by Conrad Paul (Master of Yoga, certified by the Sivananda lineage) University of Central Lancashire BA (Hons), Human Resource Management 2002 - 2006 2:1 with distinction in placement.

Services

Intro Call

Free 30 min Online

Individual Session

£70 50 min Online

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
London, United KingdomAvailable online only
Last active
Offers free 30 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Your story is important.Feel free to contact me here if you feel that we could be a good fit.
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds within 12 hours

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