Interdisciplinary Psychologist & Integrative Practitioner
Registered Trauma-focused EMDR Therapist
National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists
Registration Number 361856
Private therapy sessions are held at
Ripon, North Yorkshire or On-line
info@gaildonnan.com
Private Therapy & Reiki
PLEASE NOTE THAT I PREFER TO ONLY WORK WITH A SMALL AMOUNT OF CLIENTS AT A TIME, AS I SUPERVISE OTHER THERAPISTS, OFFER TRAINING AND AM A TRUSTEE OF A SMALL MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY.
DUE TO CURRENT CASE LOAD, I CAN TAKE NEW CLIENTS FROM JANUARY 2026 BUT I DO NOT KEEP A WAITING LIST. I CAN STILL TAKE NEW DAYTIME SUPERVISEE THERAPIST CLIENTS SO PLEASE EMAIL.
I offer a bespoke one to one interdisciplinary psychology program to support adults which looks different for everyone. My therapy methods use both modern science and ancient wisdom and I would suggest a free discovery call to see if what I offer is suitable, sessions that can include:
Psychodynamic (looking at your past and childhood to see if some adversity is causing today’s issues), Somatic Psychotherapy (supporting physical symptoms), Treating Trauma with a therapy called Internal Family Systems PESI (Emotions and perspectives), Attachment (how we respond in relationships), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Advanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (thoughts and behaviours), EMDR (Eye Movement De-sensitisation & Re-programming for trauma and adversity and painful memories), Sand Tray Therapy (figuring things out through creativity), Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping on the nervous system to find peace). The Rewind Technique (distressing memory dilution), Inner Child Therapy (re-parenting yourself and forgiving yourself), Transactional Analysis (how we transact with others), Meditation & Mindfulness (usually in your homework). Experience with Menopause, Neurodiversity, Trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Medical Trauma, Health Anxiety, The Vagus Nerve, Mentoring, Myers-Briggs Personality Types and Cognitive Functioning, Reiki, Meditation and Crystal Singing Bowls.
With the approaches above, I tend to offer eight to ten sessions and then we review – I do not offer counselling or work with clients long term. All clients receive a free copy of my first book – The Gateway to support their journey.
Therapy Fees from September 2025 PAY IN ADVANCE ONLY
Subsequent Sessions Adults 1 hour £85
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MY FEES INCLUDE NCIP Membership, ICO Membership, monthly supervision, multiple professional training qualifications, safeguarding training and insurance.
I do not claim to cure/treat/fix/guarantee (or any other substitute) medical conditions, clients do the work and I support you. Nothing will get ‘handed over to me’ to fix. Clients retain full autonomy for their own healing journey.
Professional Bodies, Qualifications and Good Practice
My Masters Degree in Interdisciplinary Psychology (Level 7) was completed at Leeds Beckett University, my post graduate (Level 7) Supervision Qualification NCIP was completed with Dr. Kathy Raffles (KRSC), my counselling and The Rewind Technique are registered with The National Council for Integrative Psychotherapy (NCIP), CBT, EFT & Inner Child Therapy (Centre of Excellence), Meditation is accredited by The Complementary Medical Association and MBSR – Palouse Mindfulness. I am trained in the Usui method of Reiki to Master Teacher Practitioner Level with Martine Moorby with proven lineage. My trauma-focused EMDR was with Rachel Fairhurst (Specialist Traumatologist) at Integrative Trauma Solutions. My advanced menopause training was with Jennifer Young Training and the course is accredited by the FHT (Federation of Holistic Therapists). My teaching qualification is with NCF Level 4, my assessor and IQA qualifications are with City & Guilds, Understanding Autism Level 2 CACHE, Understanding ADHD Centre of Excellence, Pathological Demand Avoidance, Centre of Excellence, Sound Therapy, Centre of Excellence, Internal Family Systems (PESI), Sand Tray Therapy Wellsprings Harrogate and I hold professional liability insurance, safeguarding lead qualifications and a DBS certificate.
How do I work?
Face to face by preference and Zoom appointments.
As a way of giving back I do offer two subsidised places per year so please ask – THESE ARE NOW TAKEN FOR 2025
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Reiki
I am a Reiki Master Teacher Practitioner and have been trained since 2000. Reiki addresses you as a whole, rather than targeting individual symptoms. It can create subtle but meaningful shifts from deep within your own being. On the outside looking in, a Reiki treatment might appear to be merely a series of hand placements but it works to restore balance on the deepest possible level, which may result in the resolution of some health problems, a change in beliefs and attitudes, the ability to make decision that have been put off or ignored and the realisation of one’s true values and priorities in life.
Trauma, dysregulated nervous system, mental and emotional health, deep relaxation and balance.
£60 per session – 1 hour – A course of three sessions is recommended for specific objectives, one off sessions are not usually advised.
Add an extra 30 minutes of Crystal Singing Bowls for £20
Please note that any non arrivals or same day cancellations will incur a 50% charge (proven medical emergencies are exempt from this). If your enquiry or booking is made through the website enquiry page you will have been expected to understand the above policy and will be charged accordingly. All consultation and assessment forms will have the cancellation policy included. New clients will need to pay in advance for first session.
