Gillian Scott, BACP

Gillian Scott is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career crossroads and depression. She welcomes those facing major life changes and supports people working through panic, loneliness and questions about life purpose. Gillian writes plainly and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.

Gillian bases her work on a friendly, interactive style. She listens without judgement and treats people with sensitivity and compassion. Sessions use practical tools such as breathing and mindfulness alongside talking therapies to help with day-to-day coping.

Her practice draws on client-centred ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques to help people notice patterns, try small experiments and change unhelpful thinking. Motivational and solution-focused approaches are used to set clear, achievable goals and keep sessions focused on what the person wants to change.

Gillian has five years' experience and holds BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has worked with issues including attachment and abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication difficulties and the effects of domestic violence.

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. The usual next step is to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

How Gillian’s approaches translate to online therapy

Gillian uses client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy in straightforward, practical ways. Client-centred work means the conversation is guided by the person’s priorities and experiences, with the counsellor offering reflection and support as needed. Cognitive behavioural therapy helps people identify thinking patterns and try small behaviour changes to ease anxiety, low mood and related problems.

She also draws on mindfulness techniques to bring attention into the present moment and simple breathing exercises to reduce acute stress. Choosing the right mix of these approaches is a collaborative process - the therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together decide what to focus on over a number of sessions.

If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Many people find remote work helpful because it can fit more easily around work or family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The emphasis is on finding an approach and a session rhythm that fit into everyday life rather than on a specific technology.