Lesley McGown DPsych MSc

I am a highly qualified, experienced UKCP registered psychotherapist based in central Cheltenham where I offer psychotherapy or counselling to both individuals and couples. I have a particular expertise in the field of complex trauma and dissociative disorders and alongside my Private Practice, I also work as a Consultant Psychotherapist with the London based Clinic for Dissociative Studies. What sort of problems might therapy help me with? People come to psychotherapy or counselling when they are struggling with emotional problems. Sometimes they have tried to talk to friends or family about what is wrong, but nothing seems to change; alternatively they have found it hard to express what is troubling them and feel alone and stuck. Some people also come for ongoing personal development. On the following pages you will find information about some of the differences between psychotherapy and counselling; my approach; training and clinical experience; and practical matters.