Gemma Pattison , BACP

Gemma Pattison is a BACP-credentialed therapist based in the United Kingdom with over eight years of professional experience in counselling. She has supported children, young people, and adults through a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, low mood and depression, relationship difficulties, family conflict, bereavement, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, and life changes related to work, parenting, and health.

Her practice is primarily person-centered, creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space that recognizes each person as the expert on their own story. Gemma works integratively when appropriate, drawing on complementary methods and tools to respond to the unique needs of each client and to enhance the therapeutic process. She acknowledges the courage it takes to start therapy and aims to support individuals as they explore thoughts, feelings, and patterns that affect daily living.

Gemma offers flexible online support through video calls, telephone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and she regularly and actively responds to messages between sessions. She accepts international clients and collaborates with each person to tailor an approach that aligns with their goals and preferences. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is the credential she holds in the UK.

Therapeutic Approaches That Work Well Online

Gemma uses attachment-based approaches to explore how early relationships and current attachment patterns shape emotions and interactions. This approach can be helpful for clients dealing with intimacy-related issues, abandonment, family problems, or patterns that repeat in close relationships.

She also draws on client-centered therapy, which prioritizes empathy, acceptance, and the client’s own pace for change. This method supports people facing stress, low mood, grief, or life transitions by emphasizing personal strengths and self-directed growth.

Gemma integrates cognitive behavioral techniques when useful to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, which can aid in managing anxiety, depression, and coping strategies for day-to-day challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Gemma works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and the methods that fit best, adjusting the plan as work progresses so the approach remains responsive to the client’s needs.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility and accessibility. Sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier for people with busy schedules, mobility constraints, or international time differences to connect with licensed professionals. These options allow consistent, ongoing work while accommodating different communication styles and life circumstances.