Gestalt Therapy and Counselling with Linda Zack

Counsellor and Gestalt Therapist in Ilford, the wider East London area and Online

Gestalt Therapy:

Confidential and Tailored to You

Whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, a recent bereavement, or any other issue, you should never feel like you have to deal with it on your own.


Taking that first step of reaching out for help can feel scary, especially if you haven’t done it before, but I am here to make the process as easy as possible for you.


My practice aims to be a safe, friendly, welcoming space to receive Gestalt therapy online or in person (Ilford and the wider East London area). I provide confidential therapy tailored to you as a unique individual.


To book a free, no-obligation initial 15-minute consultation, get in touch with me.

Grief and Loss

You might feel alone with your grief and overwhelmed by the way your emotions can change so rapidly, coping fine one minute and then struggling the next. You are not alone. I can be there to support you during this challenging period, help you to get in touch with what you are feeling and start the process of emotional healing. Grief is not linear, and takes time; my practice is a place where you can process your grief in a way that makes sense to you.

Depression

If you live with depression, it can be hard to imagine breaking your cycle of unhelpful thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. You might feel constantly unmotivated, lacking in energy, and starting to believe that things will never get better. This is extremely common, - you are not alone. I have worked with clients in the past to explore this further mindfully, with curiosity, self- compassion and without self -judgement in the present moment, so that you can start living you better life, one day at a time.

Anxiety

Anxiety affects so many people, and I know how difficult it can be to live with that constant sense of ‘overwhelm’, social anxiety, panic attacks or a perpetual sense of unease for no apparent reason. You are not alone. It has been said that the brave person is not one who feels no fear, but one who feels the fear and moves forward despite it. With me by your side, you can overcome anxieties in a supportive, confidential, non-judgemental setting.

Stress

We all experience stress in our lives, and sometimes it can get too much for us. Often, we don’t give ourselves the space we need to breathe, whether it’s at work or in our social lives, and as a result the stress builds up and becomes stored in our body. If we don’t check in on ourselves and try to battle through the stress every day, problems like burnout or depression can occur. You are not alone. I have experience in working with stressed people, walking alongside them to understand what their stresses are and aiding them find ways of managing them and developing resilience.

Diversity and Identity

I am an ally for those who experience discrimination because of their race, gender, or sexual identity. I know that those from a POC and/or LGBTQIA+ background often don’t reach out, because of a sense that therapists fail to appreciate the challenges faced by those coming to the therapy. This is why I aim to be careful to always work from an affirmative, intersectional understanding as we work through the issues you are struggling with.

Disabilities and Illness

My Gestalt therapy in East London and online is available to those encountering the unique challenges of their disability and/or illness, including the discrimination faced by the differently abled, giving them a peaceful, friendly space to be validated, listened to, and understood. From working in the healthcare sector and my lived experiences of my own disability (a deaf lip reader) means that I have a familiarity with some disability issues people bring to therapy.

Other Issues I Help With

Health anxiety

High sensitivity

Loneliness

Low self-esteem

Seasonal affective disorder

Adverse experiences in childhood or adult life

Work-related issues

Want to know a bit more about how I became a counsellor and Gestalt therapist in Ilford, the wider East London area and online? If so, head over to my About Linda page.

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Privacy Policy

Welcome to the Privacy Policy of Linda Zack Counsellor and Gestalt Therapist.

Date of publication: 10/10/2020

Linda Zack Counsellor and Gestalt Therapist is committed to complying with the terms of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)( Article 6, (1b,1f), Article 9 (2h) )and to the responsible and secure use of your personal data. Linda Zack Counsellor and Gestalt Therapist has a legitimate interest in processing personal data, so to provide counselling services. The purpose of this statement is to let you know what personal information Linda Zack Counsellor and Gestalt Therapist collects and holds, why I collect this data, how long it is kept and your rights over your personal data. Linda Zack Counsellor and Gestalt Therapist is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Information about you

1.1 I  collect personal information from you when you enquire about our counselling services through the web form on  https://lindazackcounselling.co.uk in order to set up an initial appointment. This information includes your full name and contact details.

This along with other personal information collected at your assessment and subsequent counselling sessions will be stored for an appropriate period of time and securely on passcode protected electronic devices, physically kept secure, when not in use.

1.2 When you enquire about workshops, newsletters, E-mail updates, E-Books, introductory sessions or counselling sessions with Linda Zack Counsellor and Gestalt Therapist,  I ask for contact details and relevant personal information from you that is needed to answer your enquiries and to keep you informed about upcoming events that may be of interest to you. This data is stored securely for as long as you agree to be kept informed by Linda Zack Counsellor and Gestalt Therapist for such activities.

1.3 It is important that the personal data I hold about you is accurate and current. Please keep me informed if your personal data changes.

​2. Visitors to my website and social media platforms

2.1 When someone visits my website, I use a third-party service, like Google Analytics, to collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behaviour patterns. I do this to find out things such as the number of visitors to the various parts of the site. This information is only processed in a way that does not identify anyone. I do not make, and do not knowingly allow Google to make, any attempt to find out the identities of those visiting our website.

2.2 I use Google Analytics so that I can continually improve my  service to you – read the Google Analytics privacy notice.

2.3 When you fill in a form on our website, that data will be temporarily stored on the web host server before being sent to me.

2.4 The website may include links to third- party websites, plug-ins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. I do not control these third- party websites and I am not responsible for their privacy statements. When you leave my website, I encourage you to read the Privacy Notice of every website you visit.

Use of this information

3.1 Your personal information will be used only to provide you with my services and to give you information relating to said services.  I will not share your personal details with any other person or organisation without your knowledge and permission, unless there is a legal requirement, if there is a child or adult safeguarding issue, or a perceived risk of harm. A breach of confidentiality is when a person shares information with another in circumstances where it is reasonable to expect that the information will be kept confidential.

Security

4.1 I will take all reasonable precautions to prevent the loss, misuse or alteration of information you give me.

4.2 Communications in connection with this service may be sent by e-mail. For ease of use and compatibility, communications will not be sent in an encrypted form unless you make it clear that you require it and give me permission to communicate with you in that way. E-mail, unless encrypted, is not a fully secure means of communication. Whilst I endeavour to keep my systems and communications protected against viruses and other harmful effect, I cannot bear responsibility for all communications being virus-free.

4.3 If there is significant personal data breach, I will usually notify you and any applicable regulator of the breach where I am legally required to do so.

5. Your rights over your personal data

5.1 If you would like to see the information, I hold about you, or would like to ask to correct, update or delete any records, please email me at info@lindazackcounselling.co.uk.  If you have any concerns about my use of your data, please contact Linda Zack Counsellor and Gestalt therapist directly (info @lindazackcounselling.co.uk) and I will do our utmost to resolve any concerns you have, but if these are not resolved to your satisfaction, you may choose to contact the ICO directly.

How to complain

If you have any concerns about my use of your personal information, you can make a complaint to me at info@lindazackcounselling.co.uk.

You can also complain to the ICO if you are unhappy with how I have used your data.

The ICO’s address:

Information Commissioner’s Office

Wycliffe House

Water Lane

Wilmslow

Cheshire

SK9 5AF

Helpline number: 0303 123 1113

ICO website: https://www.ico.org.uk