Hi there, I'm Gurdeep Kalsi (she/her)

about my experience

I am an experienced child, family and couples Psychotherapist. I have a background in Psychology and have previously worked as a Social Worker mostly in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) context within the NHS. 

 I have over 15 years experience of working within CAMHS settings  (Core and Neurodevelopmental CAMHS) and in working with complex (caring) systems and services. 

As  I love the richness of my work within the NHS; alongside the Circle Therapy Space I continue to work in CAMHS with Looked-After Young People and their caring systems which includes extended family members, (Special Guardianship Carers) foster carers and their families, residential home staff and social workers). 

I have extensive experience of working with various mental health challenges, such as functional issues, (when psychological symptoms are connected to emotional factors), worries, low mood, self-harm, trauma; the impact of children’s mental and physical health on siblings and parents/couples; child-on-carer aggression; co-parenting family dynamics, blended families though fostering/adoption; families experiencing conflict; disconnection and communication breakdown and family estrangement.

the way I work

 

My style is human, inclusive, playful and approachable. I use humour and I am straight talking when needed! I work creatively, relationally and collaboratively, adapting my approach to the unique needs of each individual, family,  couple or system. I bring my professional training and knowledge while respecting you as the expert of your own lived experiences. I hope to create a space where you can talk openly, reflect safely and  begin to create healthier patterns of communication and  or (dis)connection.
 
My practice aims to be affirming of neuro-diversity and LGBTQ+ communities informed through my work in CAMHS and voluntary agencies, and ongoing training learning from those with lived-experiences.  
 

Some of the training I have completed and incorporate into my therapeutic work includes:

Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP, Levels 1 & 2)

Emotionally Focused Couples Training (Externship)

Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET)

Non-Violent Resistance (Level 1)

Sandstory

Understanding Autism (NHS England-Anna Freud, co-delivered by an autistic trainer)

 

I am a mother, wife, sister, daughter, cousin, friend, and colleague.

I am a British born, second generation woman of Indian/East African Heritage.

why choose therapy with me

you or those you care for are struggling with multiple and complex issues

this could be diagnosed emotional and/or physical health needs that may benefit from broader thinking.

you or those you care for are struggling with multiple and complex issues

this could be with a partner, a child or your family members or in your care as a foster r kinship carer

you're looking for a collaborative therapist to tailor to you needs

checking that you are talking about the issues and difficulties most pressing to you. 

you are looking for a therapist experienced across the life span

I am experienced in working with children, young people and adults and couples/relationships.  

If this sounds like what you have been searching for contact me to book a free consultation
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accreditations

I am accredited and registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and by the Association of Family and Systemic Psychotherapy, (AFSP) in the UK.
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a space for you

If this sounds like the approach you are looking for, book a 20 minute free consultation to talk though your current challenges and the support you are looking for. I can answer any questions you might have and it is a helpful opportunity to see if we can work well together.
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