Business Details
Professional Counselling Services in Stroud
Five Valleys Counselling Practice has been delivering high-quality psychodynamic counselling since its establishment, combining extensive clinical expertise with a commitment to ethical practice. Our team comprises fully qualified counsellors and psychotherapists accredited by leading professional bodies, including the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC), and United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapists (UKCP). We specialise in individual and couples therapy, employing evidence-based approaches such as psychodynamic counselling, cognitive behavioural techniques, and time-limited interventions. Our practitioners bring decades of combined experience from diverse backgrounds, including NHS management, social work, and academic research, ensuring a deep understanding of complex psychological needs.We maintain rigorous professional standards through regular clinical supervision, ongoing training, and adherence to the BACP Ethical Framework. Our commitment to client-centred care is demonstrated through flexible session formats, transparent pricing, and a focus on creating safe, inclusive therapeutic spaces. We utilise the CORE outcome measurement system to ensure our interventions deliver measurable improvements in mental wellbeing, while our DBS-checked team guarantees client safety and confidentiality.
Services
Individual Counselling
Couples Therapy
Psychodynamic Counselling
CBT Techniques
Clinical Supervision
Highlights and features
- Fully qualified counsellors accredited by BACP, BPC, and UKCP
- Evidence-based psychodynamic and integrative therapeutic approaches
- DBS-checked practitioners with extensive clinical experience
- Flexible session formats: in-person, telephone, and Zoom options
- Transparent pricing with concessionary rates available
Associations and certifications
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC)
- United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapists (UKCP)
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
What people say
Life-changing support
Effective therapy
Professional environment
Compassionate therapists
Welcoming atmosphere
Services
Individual Counselling
Our individual counselling provides a safe space for personal exploration and growth. Qualified psychodynamic counsellors help clients understand emotional patterns and life challenges. Sessions use evidence-based approaches tailored to each person's unique needs and circumstances.
Couples Therapy
Specialist couples counselling addresses relationship dynamics and communication difficulties. Therapists help partners understand interaction patterns and improve emotional connection. Sessions focus on building mutual understanding and constructive relationship development.
Psychodynamic Counselling
This approach explores unconscious processes shaping current behaviour through therapeutic relationship exploration. Counsellors help clients understand how past experiences influence present difficulties and develop new perspectives for personal growth.
CBT Techniques
Integrative CBT techniques address negative thought patterns and behaviours within a psychodynamic framework. Therapists work collaboratively with clients to develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and specific psychological difficulties.
Clinical Supervision
Professional supervision for counsellors and psychotherapists using psychodynamic principles. Supervisors with 10+ years' experience support practitioners' professional development and clinical effectiveness through individual and group sessions.
People
Dr Jane Woodend
Principal Counsellor
Dr Jane Woodend is an accredited BACP psychodynamic counsellor with 20+ years' experience. She holds an MSc in Applied Psychology and completed pioneering PhD research in psychodynamic counselling. Specialising in bereavement and disability issues.
Marianne Pawloff
Senior Therapist
Marianne Pawloff is a BACP-accredited counsellor with 25+ years' experience. She specialises in sexual diversity issues and family therapy. Holds advanced qualifications in clinical supervision and analytic group work.
Frances Kerr
Family Counsellor
Frances Kerr is a BPC-registered counsellor specialising in family dynamics and bereavement. With 10+ years' experience in child and family services, she works with complex relationship patterns and intergenerational issues.
Anne Griffiths
Health Psychologist
Anne Griffiths is an accredited BACP counsellor with specialist knowledge of mind-body connections. Combines psychodynamic therapy with cognitive behavioural approaches, focusing on identity issues and physical health challenges.
Kate Smith
Arts Psychotherapist
Kate Smith is an HCPC-registered integrative arts psychotherapist specialising in perinatal mental health and trauma. Uses creative techniques alongside talking therapy to support mothers and infants through difficult transitions.
Questions
What types of counselling do you offer?
We provide individual and couples counselling using psychodynamic approaches, cognitive behavioural techniques, and time-limited interventions tailored to client needs.
Are your counsellors qualified?
All our counsellors are fully qualified with postgraduate diplomas or higher, and accredited by professional bodies including BACP, BPC, and UKCP.
How much do sessions cost?
Individual sessions cost £55 and couples sessions £75. We offer concessionary rates based on financial circumstances after initial assessment.
What happens in the first session?
The initial assessment session helps us understand your needs and determine if our approach suits you. We discuss your background and therapeutic goals.
Is counselling confidential?
We maintain strict confidentiality in line with Data Protection Act and BACP ethical guidelines, except in exceptional circumstances requiring professional disclosure.
