About
I am Genevieve Ross. I offer evidence based therapy and coaching, for couples and individual clients drawing on over 25 years of experience and the latest research into what works. I am an integrative psychotherapist and counsellor. This means I select techniques from different therapeutic approaches best suited to each individuals needs. This includes psychodynamic, person-centred, emotionally focused therapy (EFT), internal family systems (IFS), short-term cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR). Above all, I believe the most important part of therapy is the relationship between client and therapist and the relational process which enables a collaborative agreement and leads to developmental growth and change. You should feel comfortable to ask about my experience, and what to expect from me as your therapist.
I am also an executive and psychological based coach. Working with individuals and groups from those starting out to those at the height of their careers. I use a blend of simple and effective methods including observational, analytical, and training within my coaching to help you get the outcome in your life and career that you want.
“When you are in psychological distress and someone really hears you without passing judgement on you, without trying to take responsibility for you, without trying to mould you, it feels damn good!”
— Carl Rodgers
Background
I have spent 25 years practicing in organisational psychology, designing experiential and behavioural training, leading large teams and being responsible for overall colleague wellbeing in HR roles. You can therefore be confident that putting people's emotional and developmental needs at the heart of whatever I do is paramount. Working with individuals, couples or group therapy.
Moving to the Algarve 7 years ago has given me the opportunity to further my learning with a Masters in Psychotherapy and to work in private practice.
Life moves fast and change is inevitable, it feels the right time to be spending the time talking about what matters most to you.
Training
My training is in psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), existentialism, gestalt, person centred, Transactional Analysis (TA) early attachment and emotionally focused therapy (EFT). This training includes my own therapy journey.
Current learning is in Hypnotherapy and somatic implications.
Qualifications:
Counselling diploma PgDiP
Psychotherapy & counselling certificate PgCert
Psychotherapy & counselling Masters - MÁ London University
Post graduate Dip conversion in young children and adolescents therapy
Cognitive behavioural therapy certification - London University PgCert
MBA - Bath University
CiPD level 7 MA equivalent
Transactional analysis (TA) Certificate Berne institute
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) Certificate USA
Eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) accreditation - EMDR association UK
Over 750 hours of supervised client time.
I am an avid believer in continuous professional development (CPD) and actively seek supervision.
Associations
BACP (British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy)
CIPD (Chartered institute of personnel and development)
ILM (Institute for leadership and management )
Company positions have included:
Director colleague and customer experience
Director of learning and development
Director and line manager responsible for macro and micro level teams
Mentoring programmes have included:
Inner city teenagers, teacher association and environmental start ups
Guest lecturer at women’s leadership programmes