Gemma Levitas PGdip, MBACP, FPC
Coach, Mentor, Clinical Psychotherapist
WHY SHOULD I WORK WITH A COACH THERAPIST?
Because of my unique combination of skills. There are very few Personal Development Coaches or Life Coaches who possess a robust clinical qualification and the experience to match. My experience and knowledge helps us gain insight into your internal world in a meaningful way. This enables us to access the subconscious beliefs, habits and patterns that block you from making progress in your life.
WHO DO YOU WORK WITH?
Everyone, there is no typical client. My clients come from a diverse range of backgrounds. The thing they all have in common is that they are seeking to change something in their lives.
Anyone can benefit from Transformational Life Coaching. My clients include Diplomats, Barristers, Students CEO's, Couples, Social Workers, Nurses and anyone in between! Some of my clients have been out of work for a long time or have taken a career break to have children. Anyone, no matter where they are in their life, can benefit from Transformational Life Coaching.
WHAT IS WORKING WITH A COACH THERAPIST LIKE?
My experience as a Psychotherapist underpins my work as a Coach. You may be finding things difficult at the moment and want to talk someone about it but aren't quite sure who to go to. Coaching and psychotherapy both work to deepen self-awareness, but they are different in approach. Coaching is future focussed whereas Psychotherapy explores past experience, reflecting upon and processing unresolved trauma. Working with me involves a bit of both. I bring knowledge and experience gained over many years to offer the best of both worlds to my clients.
WHATS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COACHING AND LIFE COACHING?
Personal Development Coaching is essentially Life Coaching, just a different name for the same offering! It's a dynamic, goal based process for those looking for support in accomplishing their goals and living the life they desire. My experience as a psychotherapist means I do this with insight, in a non-confrontational way. I'm not here to badger you into change, but if you want to set goals, there is some accountability on your part because when you are chasing your dreams you can get distracted! Working with me as your Life Coach offers you clarity and focus - the anti-dote to overwhelm. Clarity and focus are vital in keeping you on track so that you actually do the things you need to do in order to progress.
HOW QUICKLY DOES CHANGE HAPPEN?
Coaching is a process of discovery to stimulate change, so in our sessions together we will work to empower you with a greater sense of self-awareness, clarity and purpose. No two clients are the same and all bring differing issues. The work we do is an investment in your own self development - the more energy, effort and thought you put in, the more you get out. Personal growth takes honest reflection, courage and action, it is not always easy. It is a chance to take a deep dive within yourself and learn about you. This is the catalyst for change because change begins inside of you, not outside of you. You are the key to the change you seek, which is a fundamental truth we will explore within the context of your life.
There is also a therapeutic element to the work because ultimately this is about you and your needs - your experiences, patterns and beliefs (many of which are unconscious) and how this impacts upon your choices, relationships, hopes and wishes. These are honoured in our sessions and it is a place of non-judgement. Every person is unique and the process is tailored to you. We will work together to free you any from regret, self-doubt or negative thinking thats blocking your progress whilst always talking into account your emotional well-being.
WHAT IS A CLARITY CALL?
A Clarity Call give us a chance to meet and talk a bit more about your needs and how I might be of help to you. We'll connect and have a chat about you and why you are seeking Coaching/therapy. You don't have to prepare anything and there’s absolutely no pressure, it’s a space for us to meet and think together about your needs.