Jyotsana Gilmore , BACP, NCPS

Jyotsana Gilmore is a credentialed counsellor based in the United Kingdom with more than 11 years of professional experience working in both India and the UK. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, motivation and confidence challenges, self-esteem concerns, and depression, drawing on a broad clinical background to tailor support to each individual. Jyotsana brings a calm, empathetic presence to sessions and combines practical therapeutic tools with a focus on personal values and strengths to help clients navigate difficult times.

She holds professional credentials including BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and NCPS, reflecting her training and commitment to ongoing professional development. In practice she aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly and explored constructively. Jyotsana recognises that beginning therapy takes courage and she welcomes people who are taking that first step, offering steady support as they work toward clearer thinking, improved coping, and more satisfying relationships.

Available to clients in the UK and internationally, Jyotsana works collaboratively to set goals and adapt therapeutic methods to suit each person’s needs, whether the focus is on immediate coping skills or longer term personal growth.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Jyotsana integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and client-centered principles into her online practice. ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed actions - an approach often used for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. CBT helps people identify and adjust unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, offering practical strategies for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Client-centered therapy emphasises empathic listening and a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship, creating space for people to explore emotions, relationships, and self-worth at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jyotsana works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as progress is made. This collaborative stance ensures treatment aligns with what matters most to the client.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - clients can connect by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit work, family, and travel schedules. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals and maintain continuity of care regardless of location.