Gillian Parker , BACP

Gillian Parker is a UK-qualified counsellor with 9 years of professional experience and a registered accredited member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with people facing a wide range of challenges, including stress and anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low motivation, and issues with self-esteem and confidence.

She describes herself as friendly, compassionate, honest and empathic, and she has extensive experience supporting teenagers and young adults in both school and counselling agency settings. Her practice is informed by person-centred and humanistic ideas while also drawing on psychoeducation and elements of cognitive-behavioural work to help clients build skills and insight.

Gillian aims to meet clients where they are and tailors her approach to each individual, respecting their knowledge of their own lives and strengths. She emphasizes collaboration and practical support, helping people take the first steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life and offering steady guidance throughout the therapeutic journey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Gillian draws on client-centred work that focuses on listening closely and creating a supportive, non-directive space where the client leads the pace and topics of therapy. This approach helps people explore personal values, build self-understanding, and strengthen confidence in making life changes.

She also uses mindfulness-informed techniques to help people develop present-moment awareness and practical tools for managing stress, overwhelming thoughts, and emotional reactivity. These practices can be helpful for anxiety, mood regulation, and everyday coping.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process - Gillian will work with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she can adapt techniques as therapy progresses.

Online work with Gillian is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to licensed professionals. These options can make it easier to schedule regular sessions around work, family, or other commitments and support continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible.