Gwennie Lewis, NCPS

Gwennie Lewis welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by relationships, grief, anxiety or big life changes. She makes space for honest talk and helps people name their feelings. Gwennie aims to help clients feel more confident managing emotions and making choices that suit them.

She uses a blend of approaches to suit each person. That can mean looking at how past attachments shape current relationships, using client-centred ways of listening, or working with thoughts and behaviours that cause distress. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps as well as understanding underlying patterns.

Gwennie has worked in the United Kingdom for six years as an integrative counselling psychotherapist. She has supported people with trauma, abuse, parenting concerns, depression, anxiety, self-esteem problems and many other issues. Her background includes time as a foster carer and community volunteering roles.

Her training includes a Level 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and a Level 3 Certificate in Integrated Counselling. She also holds a Level 3 Diploma in Psychoanalytical Psychology and a certificate in CBT for depression, anxiety, panic attacks and phobias. She is a member of the NCPS - National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society.

In therapy Gwennie aims to build mutual trust so people feel heard and not judged. She often helps clients make links between past experiences and current behaviour, which can open the way to new choices. She also enjoys creative activities outside work, such as painting and film.

How Gwennie's approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can help people notice those patterns in their relationships and practice new ways of relating. Client-centred therapy focuses on being listened to without judgement; it gives space for people to feel heard and to explore what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviours with clear exercises and practical steps to try between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest a way forward that fits the person's needs. That collaborative process can include trying different techniques and adapting them to what feels most useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls let the therapist and client see each other's expressions. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to have regular, ongoing sessions without long travel times.