Gina Zyla, BACP

Gina Zyla is a counsellor with a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a BACP Certificate of Proficiency. She brings 14 years of counselling experience and a history of frontline work with people affected by trauma and loss. Gina offers a calm, accepting presence for people facing anxiety, depression, stress and relationship difficulties.

Her approach is practical and person-focused. She uses a mix of therapies, tailoring sessions to each person's needs. Conversations often include looking at patterns, building coping strategies and practising new ways to respond to difficult feelings.

Gina pays close attention to how past experiences shape current thinking and behaviour. That can include attachment concerns, abandonment, or how trauma has affected daily life. She also supports people dealing with grief, long-term illness, caregiving strain and burnout from caring roles.

Sessions can address practical problems such as sleep, eating, work stress and communication difficulties. Gina also helps with intimacy-related issues, body image, addiction concerns and managing difficult life changes. The work may involve art-based techniques and inner child work when these seem helpful.

Her style is steady and compassionate. She aims to build trust so people feel able to discuss painful material at a pace that suits them. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to the therapist's schedule.

How Gina’s approaches can work online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their concerns at the centre of sessions. The counsellor follows what matters most to the client, offering acceptance and helping people find their own solutions; this can support issues like low self-esteem and relationship worries.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together. Sessions often include practical exercises and strategies to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and manage mood swings.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing traumatic experiences at a pace that feels safe. It aims to reduce the hold of painful memories and build more effective coping responses over time.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods based on the person's goals, preferences and what feels manageable. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made as progress unfolds.

If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the session formats with the therapist before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or caring responsibilities, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow people to join from different locations, which can help those living outside the UK or with limited mobility.