guy@counsellinginoxford.com (5 minutes walk from Headington shops)
About Me – Counsellor in Oxford
My journey into counselling
I decided to become a counsellor following my own experience of therapy and the positive impact it had on my life.
At the time, I was struggling with relationships, loss, anxiety, and shame, and felt a deep sense of unhappiness. I remember saying in my first session:
“I need to understand why I am feeling like this… I’m worried I might keep repeating these patterns for the rest of my life.”
Through therapy, I began to understand myself more clearly and experience meaningful change. That experience continues to inform the way I work today.
My approach
I believe that effective counselling is built on three key things:
1. Training and experience
I trained at the Minster Centre, which offers a rigorous and in-depth approach to counselling, both practically and academically.
I have over 14 years’ experience working as an integrative counsellor, including time with Oxford Men’s Counselling Service.
I continue to develop my practice through ongoing training and professional learning.
2. Experience of being a client
Having spent many years in therapy myself, I understand what it can feel like to sit in the client’s chair.
I have experienced the uncertainty, the challenge, and also the potential for real change. This helps me to sit alongside you with empathy and understanding, whatever you may bring.
3. Ongoing personal and professional development
I believe it’s important that I continue to reflect, learn, and grow—both professionally and personally.
Being aware of my own processes helps me to better understand and support yours.
Training and qualifications
- Diploma in Integrative Counselling (Minster Centre, including MA-level training)
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1 (Trauma Themes)
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 2 (Developmental & Relational Injury…… in progress)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFCT) – Externship & Core Skills
- CPCAB Level 5 – Counselling Children and Young People
- Certificate in Couples Counselling
- Certificate in Therapeutic Men’s Group Work
Professional membership
- Registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
- Member of Oxfordshire Therapy & Self Development (OTS)
Working together
Your experience of counselling will depend on many things, including what you’re going through and how it feels for us to work together.
The best way to get a sense of this is to arrange an initial session, where we can meet and see whether it feels like the right fit.
Get in touch
If you’d like to arrange a session or ask any questions, you’re very welcome to get in touch:
📧 guyturton@hotmail.com
📞 07982 841 829
Or you can use the contact form on the website.
Thank you
Guy
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