I’m MBACP qualified therapist. I work in a pluralistic, trauma-informed, and LGBTQIA+ affirming way and I am passionate about creating a safe and inclusive space for all. I am interested in the depth of the human experience. I offer a non-pathologising approach that takes into consideration the state of the world and your place in it. I believe in the relational healing that can happen in the safe container of the therapeutic relationship. With a background in Criminology and extensive experience in bereavement, trauma, and life transitions, I draw from various therapeutic models to meet each client’s unique needs

I am a gestalt therapist specialising in working with issues related to early life trauma, power/marginalisation, loneliness, shame, addiction, relational difficulties, anxiety/depression, gender/sexuality/sex, grief and questions of life purpose. I have personal history/ experience of BDSM/kink with a submissive inclination, and chemsex/addiction. I have a page on my website for those looking for more on my approach to BDSM https://www.johngillespietherapy.love/kink-aware-psychotherapy I practice a trauma-informed gestalt therapy, which means I place emphasis on responding to you as a fellow human being. I am based in London, Hackney and work online and in person.