Gillian Burnett, BACP

Gillian Burnett is a person-centred counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP registration, and has five years of experience offering online support. She meets people where they are and encourages honest, practical conversations about the problems that matter to them.

Gillian focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and bereavement. She also helps with self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, eating and sleep difficulties, career questions, depression, ADHD and life changes. Additional work covers areas such as adoption and foster care, attachment and ageing issues, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.

Her main way of working is person-centred, which means she listens without judgement and follows the client’s pace. She also uses cognitive behavioural ideas when a clearer plan or practical steps will help. Narrative and solution-focused approaches are brought in to help people reframe difficult stories and set short-term goals.

Gillian describes herself as trauma-informed and aims to offer gentle, steady support for people dealing with painful events. She will offer practical advice when it is asked for and relevant. Sessions rely on the client’s commitment and honesty alongside the counsellor’s consistent, respectful approach.

People who value straightforward language and a supportive listener often find Gillian easy to work with. Her practice is aimed at adults and children in the UK seeking help with life transitions, mental health symptoms, or the lasting impact of difficult experiences.

How therapy approaches translate to online counselling

Gillian draws on person-centred practice and cognitive behavioural ideas in her online work. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening closely and letting the client lead. It helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings and make sense of what they want next. Cognitive behavioural work breaks problems into manageable parts and uses simple tasks or experiments to change unhelpful patterns, which can suit anxiety, mood or sleep difficulties.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Gillian will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they will choose methods that feel most useful. Sessions can blend listening, practical planning and story-based work so clients get support that matches their needs over time.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting appointments into busy days and avoiding travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, to schedule around work or caregiving, or to work from a quieter setting. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered and can choose what fits your routine.