Gillian Trueman , BACP

Gillian Trueman is a UK-based therapist who brings a pluralistic, multidisciplinary approach to counselling, tailoring each plan to the individual needs of her clients. She completed an MSc in Pluralistic Counselling at Abertay University and holds the BACP credential - the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the United Kingdom. Her practice integrates talking therapy and holistic options to help people navigate complex emotional challenges.

Gillian offers trauma-informed care and has extensive experience working with trauma and PTSD and their effects on daily life. She describes her work as neurodiversity-friendly, and she is ASIST trained and kink-aware, enabling her to respond sensitively to a wide range of identities and experiences. Clients can expect a collaborative relationship focused on realistic therapeutic goals.

Her clinical areas include stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, eating issues, anger, and family matters. Additional focus areas include communication problems, domestic violence, fertility concerns, forgiveness, guilt and shame, infidelity, loneliness, life purpose, paranoia, phobias, postpartum depression, process addictions, self-harm, and developing self-love. Gillian supports clients in understanding behavioural patterns, resolving relationship problems, and finding strategies to manage anxiety and work-related stress, adapting methods to suit each person she works with.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Gillian commonly works with Trauma-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding the impact of traumatic events and developing strategies to process distressing memories and reduce symptom-related disruptions. CBT helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours to manage anxiety, mood, and stress-related difficulties. ACT emphasizes accepting difficult experiences while clarifying personal values and committing to meaningful action, which can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life-direction concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Gillian works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods based on the client’s responses and aims to build a plan that feels practical and achievable.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and for people who live at a distance. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, accommodate different communication styles, and access licensed professionals from wherever the client is located.