Sharon Smithson
TRE Practitioner
Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises and body-based support for stress, tension and somatic experiences.
A possible fit when talking therapy alone has not shifted what is happening in the body.
GDS HEALTH / TRUSTED PARTNERS
The right support
for the right need.
GDS Health is one point of contact. When your needs call for a different specialism or a higher level of care, we can discuss appropriate options and, where agreed, make a warm introduction.
A WARM INTRODUCTION
A referral is a conversation, not a handover. We think about suitability, current availability and the level of support someone needs. You remain involved in the decision throughout.
SPECIALIST PRACTITIONERS
People I know
and trust.
Different needs call for different skills.
We can help you find the right starting point.
Glyn Johnson
Trauma Psychotherapist, EMDR & IFS Specialist
Structured trauma processing, parts-informed work and clinical supervision for professionals.
A possible fit when complex trauma, PTSD, dissociation or layered experiences need specialist support.
Louise Jones
Trauma Psychotherapist
Integrative work drawing on IFS, CBT and EMDR, tailored to the person and their goals.
A possible fit when a broader therapeutic toolkit and structured trauma work would be helpful.
Emma Ferguson
Couples & Integrative Psychotherapist
Humanistic and integrative support for couples, family dynamics and younger clients.
A possible fit when the main need is relational, shared or linked to a life transition.
Mark Tennant
Addiction Recovery Therapist & Group Facilitator
CBT-informed recovery support, group work and relapse prevention for people in or beyond treatment.
A possible fit when addiction is the main concern and structured recovery support is needed.
RESIDENTIAL & INTENSIVE OPTIONS
When therapy alone
is not enough.
Residential care is considered according to
clinical need, safety and suitability.
Steps Together
Rainford Hall
A private residential and outpatient option in St Helens, offering medically supervised detox, residential rehabilitation, mental health and wellbeing support, aftercare and family work.
- Residential rehabilitation and clinical detox
- Outpatient and wellbeing support
- Aftercare and family workshops
Harmony Healthcare
A licensed psychiatric and addiction hospital offering residential inpatient treatment, medical oversight, detox capability and therapeutic support.
- Addiction and dual-diagnosis care
- Psychiatric stabilisation
- Structured residential programmes
Residential services are independent providers. Any option would be discussed with you, based on your circumstances, and remains subject to assessment and availability.
HOW IT WORKS
A considered
next step.
- 01
Start with a conversation
Tell Glyn what you are looking for, without needing to know which service is right.
- 02
Think through the fit
We consider the level of care, specialism, location and what you feel ready for.
- 03
Agree the introduction
If another option is appropriate, we discuss the next step and make contact with your agreement.
START HERE
Not sure who
to contact?
Begin with Glyn. We can work it out together and help you find the right door.