Ms Shivonne Gittens

Counseling Psychologist

“Holistic and creative counselling psychologist who goes beyond traditional talk therapy. Experienced in working with a wide range personal & mental challenges”

About Me

I offer a space where you can explore your challenges using creative and holistic approaches. Many find this helpful when traditional conversation feels limiting, as we move beyond just talking. We can work together to understand your experiences through diverse methods, building on your unique strengths. This approach suits those navigating a wide range of personal and mental challenges. It offers a deeper, more integrated path forward.

Approach

Sessions unfold through art, movement and reflective dialogue that reach the parts words sometimes miss, inviting gentle experimentation and curiosity. In Bridgetown or online, I keep the pace attuned to your needs—short check-ins, focused tasks during sessions and simple reflections to try between meetings. Using measured assessment, practical psychoeducation and collaborative experiments, we track patterns in anxiety, grief, career shifts and life transitions and build new ways of responding. This approach often suits people seeking a creative, steady path through change.

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Basic Information

Bridgetown, Barbados

Services

Services Offered:

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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Child / Adolescent Therapy
Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Psychoeducation
Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.
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Works With:

•Adolescents
•Adults
•Children
•Groups
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Career Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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Career Planning
The process of exploring professional options, clarifying goals, and making decisions about one's career path and direction.

Professional Title:

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Counseling Psychologist
A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.

Qualifications

University of The West Indies

Registrations

Barbados Paramedical Association

Psychologist

Service Area

Office

In-person & Online

Belleville

Bridgetown, Saint Michael

Barbados