• Confidential Counselling & Therapy
• Helping Individuals, Couples and Families
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness and Meditation
• Brief Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy
• Longer Term Psychodynamic Integrative Therapy
• Welcoming Relaxed Home Based Practice
• Experienced & Qualified Counsellor/Therapist

Helping Individuals, Couples and Families

Established in 2005, Into Minds Counselling and Psychotherapy is a private, independent practice with several years of experience in the therapy field, and provides confidential counselling and psychotherapy, helping individuals, couples and families throughout the local area. The practice is located in Northway (Tewkesbury).

Qualified and experienced, Francine works with clients at her home, online and by telephone in her confidential and friendly private practice Into Minds, using Integrative and Cognitive Behavioural therapy models. Francine Brett is also a Registered Counsellor and member of the BACP and BPS and works within their Code of Ethics.

Francine specialises in Relationship Dynamics, Communication Skills, Stress and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression and Anxiety but her work is not limited to these areas alone and she provides counselling and therapy for a range of issues which include social phobia, panic, depression, OCD, Grief and Loss (including loss of employment or being diagnosed with a serious illness) Sessions are available by appointment Monday to Friday and Saturday morning. Fees can be negotiated by students and individuals on benefit or low income, (evidence required) Both short, (6-10 weeks) and longer term, (anything up to a year and beyond) counselling and therapy is offered to individuals, couples and families. Potential clients are most welcome to book an appointment at a one off hourly charge of 25.00 if they would like to discuss their situation before making a commitment.
Please consult the Into Minds Counselling and Psychotherapy website for more comprehensive and detailed information.

The practice is owned by Francine Brett who has many years experience working within the field of counselling and therapy. Francine, originally from London, has an Honours Degree in Psychology and Applied Social Sciences, a post graduate Diploma in Developmental Psychology, a Diploma in Clinical Counselling, a Certificate in CBT and an Accreditation in Domestic Abuse. Francine worked in a voluntary capacity for 8 years for National Victim Support, working with both male and female victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. In her practice she combines Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural therapy models, incorporating both neurobiological (how the mind affects the body and the body affects the mind)and mindfulness based approaches.

Into Minds Counselling and Psychotherapy has a network of clients within Gloucestershire and from outside the county. Usually clients are individual (self) referrals, or Francine Brett has been recommended to them. Although this psychological service is included on GP information lists, it is a private practice and not part of the NHS.

Each individual is held and supported compassionately within each therapy session, including when they come in as a couple or as a member of a family group.
Francine's aim is to provide her clients with a professional counselling and psychotherapy service using integrative and relational therapy models in a warm, friendly, home based practice.
Qualified and experienced she works to ensure that clients experience a welcoming, confidential and relaxing space within which to talk about their difficulties and work to find a way forward. The service is tailored to meet the individual needs of each client and to work at a pace they feel comfortable with in a supportive, non judgemental, non critical and affirming therapeutic relationship.

Francine Brett - Applied Psychologist, Registered Counsellor and Therapist

Francine, originally from London, has an Honours Degree in Psychology and Applied Social Sciences, a post graduate Diploma in Developmental Psychology, a Diploma in Clinical Counselling, a Certificate in CBT and an Accreditation in Domestic Abuse. Francine worked in a voluntary capacity for 8 years for National Victim Support, working with both male and female victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. In her practice she combines Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural therapy models, incorporating both neurobiological (how the mind affects the body and the body affects the mind)and mindfulness based approaches.
Please see www.intomindspsychotherapy.co.uk for more information

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Testimonial from 'S'

As a previous client of Into Minds I can fully endorse the excellent services and support provided by Francine Brett.
For me I had reached an impasse in a long term relationship and a work issue at the same time. The breakdown in a long relationship, with a partner I deeply cared for, meant it was no longer working. Our relationship had been under huge stress due to specialist circumstances with my partner's child.
At the same time my work life was becoming increasingly stressful – out of control. The job I had moved to 3 years previously, which involved growing and managing a small company hugely successfully, was significantly changing for the worse. New Directors new ideas – but the wrong ideas. A soul destroying and very stressful situation.
Eventually I reached a point where I knew I needed help of some sort. I wasn't sure exactly what help – just that I needed it.
I plucked up the courage to call Francine and made an appointment. Steadily Francine and I worked through my challenges. It was difficult and very emotional at times, but the support was excellent, and as things slowly began to improve my confidence regained. It was a long journey that in the end took me to a much better life, and a much happier person. I continued to see Francine to explore some more self-related issues and understand why I felt like I did about certain family relationships - some of those questions we all have from our childhood, but never questioned. That helped my at least understand some things more clearly and for some completely re-focused my view on them.
I would recommend Francine to anyone who is mentally struggling in life. We all need extra help at times in our lives. Be brave and take the opportunity, regain the right to YOUR life.

Trading Since

2005

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