Georgina Huntington

At the heart of my practice is cultivating a warm, trusting therapeutic relationship that allows clients to feel heard, validated and respected, which I believe is fundamental to the process of change. We may identify relational or behavioural patterns, and I will share my reflections with the aim of you achieving a greater understanding of the difficulties you are experiencing. My practice includes collaborative goal-setting and working towards meaningful change at a pace that feels manageable for you. I will work with you to develop deep insight about yourself, combined with pragmatism on what needs to change and how to go about doing that.

My current Highly Specialist NHS role offers psychological support to people living with long term health conditions such as diabetes, respiratory conditions, gastro and cardiac conditions, and HIV. Alongside this expertise in working with the psychological aspect of physical health conditions, I also have in-depth knowledge of working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression and low mood, trauma, stress, low self-esteem, adjustment issues, relational difficulties, anger and bereavement. I have a particular interest in the systemic aspect of stress, and work with both individuals and groups to teach compassion and self-care in the workplace.

I draw upon Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) EMDR for trauma (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and person-centred therapy. I use an integrative approach and will tailor our work to you as an individual. This method will aid us to promote your individual strengths and personal growth within a supportive and nurturing environment.

My childhood was spent in Sheffield, where I gained my psychology undergraduate degree at Sheffield Hallam University, followed by completing my training as a Counselling Psychologist at the University of Wolverhampton. I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.