Imogen Mayhew

I work 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. every weekday, with availability most days for remote work. I work Friday afternoons in Guildford, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

If you are a woman who is seeking to feel safe with a therapist, my goal is to provide you with a feeling of trust and security. You may feel this sense of safety in our first session, or it may take many sessions to build. I believe that when you are relaxed, open and comfortable, that is when the most fruitful work can take place. You may be struggling with complex trauma, anxiety, depression, childhood issues, self-harm or suicidal thoughts; or perhaps you aren't sure how to put into words what you're going through, you just know that you need to speak to someone.

I am a person-centred therapist and will centre your unique needs, grounded in empathy, authenticity and non-judgement. I don't believe that I know what is best for you, however I can provide suggestions based on my training and professional experience. I also won't make false claims, but instead use talking therapy to explore what is on your mind.

I believe that reaching out to a therapist can be intimidating, even if you have had therapy before. If it is your first time and you're not sure what to expect, that may feel overwhelming. It is a courageous step to reach out for help. I will greet you with friendliness, warmth and acceptance.

I combine long-term, in-depth exploration with more directive techniques for management of self-harm, anxiety, panic attacks, disassociation and trauma processing. I believe in fusing both classical talking therapy with directive interventions, as it allows us to tailor your therapy to you as an individual.

I work in person from a consultation room in The Eaves therapy practice, Guildford. This is a calm, private space that is easy to reach and with plenty of free parking. I also provide tele-health appointments using a secure platform.

Abiding by the BACP Ethical Framework, I take my responsibilities to my clients seriously. I am fully insured, fully supervised and compliant with UK GDPR. I am registered with the Information Commissioner's Office and use Cliniko to store all client data, which provides one of the highest degrees of protection possible.

I offer prospective clients a free 20 minute online/ phone consultation to assess their therapy needs. It is a chance to get to know me and see if we would work well together. I ask prospective clients to complete a short Intake Form before meeting. If you choose to proceed with sessions, I will send you a formal Counselling Contract before our appointment.