Gwennie Lewis, NCPS

Gwennie Lewis is a down-to-earth, empathetic and compassionate integrative counselling psychotherapist who brings a holistic yet practical approach to therapy. She supports people in linking past experiences with current concerns and helps them build confidence in recognising, managing and talking about their emotions while exploring how those experiences shape who they are today. Her practice combines psychotherapeutic methods with Person-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) alongside other complementary approaches to make the therapeutic process more accessible and to guide clients toward decisions that feel right for them.

Gwennie has practised in the United Kingdom for over 6 years and has significant experience addressing a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, depression and anxiety, fostering and parenting challenges, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, as well as many other life concerns. She aims to create an open, nonjudgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared and where clients can feel accepted and valued. With an emphasis on mutual trust and openness, she works so that people feel not only listened to but genuinely heard.

Gwennie values the moment a client makes the connection between a past experience and current behaviour and welcomes the broader exploration that often follows. Outside of practice she enjoys creative arts such as painting and films, has a history of community involvement sitting on boards including two schools, Rape Crisis and a local community centre, and was a foster mother for around 10 years. Her formal training includes a Level 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, a Level 3 Certificate in Integrated Counselling, a Level 3 Diploma in Psychoanalytical Psychology and a Certificate in CBT for Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks and Phobias. She holds individual membership of the NCPS (National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society) and her organisation holds membership of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).

Integrative approaches for online relationship and trauma work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current connections and emotional patterns. It helps people understand attachment styles, improve trust and security in relationships, and address issues like abandonment or intimacy-related difficulties. Client-Centred Therapy places the client at the centre of the work, offering a compassionate, non-directive environment where the therapist supports self-exploration and personal growth - this approach is useful for building self-esteem and finding one’s own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, practical approach that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and develop skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Gwennie works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best for their needs, goals and preferences. She tailors her integrative approach over time, combining elements from different models as needed so that therapy feels relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Gwennie can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote access. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions around work or family life, and access support from the comfort of a familiar environment while working with registered professionals and therapists experienced in remote delivery.