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Gemma Pattison, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
8 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

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Gemma Pattison is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience. She holds BACP accreditation, and she welcomes people who are ready to begin talking about difficult feelings. Gemma aims to make taking the first step easier and less daunting for those who feel uncertain about seeking help.

Her practice concentrates on stress, anxiety and low mood, along with relationship and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people dealing with bereavement, trauma and abuse, addictions, and challenges around self-esteem.

Background and approach

Gemma works with clients facing life transitions, parenting strain, career stress, sleep and eating concerns, and neurodiversity-related issues such as ADHD and autism traits. Gemma draws on client-centred ways of working that focus on listening and understanding each person’s unique story. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness to offer practical tools for noticing thoughts and managing overwhelming feelings.

Motivational interviewing is used when people want help making changes and staying motivated. Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text messaging, and Gemma aims to respond actively to messages between meetings. She sees therapy as a collaborative process and helps people identify small, practical steps alongside emotional work.

Her background includes a mix of settings where she has helped people with complex issues such as attachment and abandonment, blended family concerns, chronic illness and caregiver stress. Gemma emphasises respect and a non-judgemental space for anyone seeking to talk through painful experiences or build new ways of coping.

How Gemma’s approaches work online

Gemma uses client-centred counselling to prioritise listening and understanding. Sessions focus on the client’s experience and what matters most to them, helping people make sense of feelings and choices. Cognitive behavioural techniques are offered to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practise small changes that reduce anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness is used to build awareness of thoughts and physical reactions, which can help with stress and sleep issues.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Gemma will explore goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then she and the client agree on a plan together. This collaborative approach means techniques are adapted over time to match progress and changing needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives or mobility limitations. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection is helpful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit more easily into a work break. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or those who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to get regular support without travel, and they allow sessions to fit around daily commitments.
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Gemma supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. She also works with grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, ADHD and many life changes.
What is her style in therapy?
The approach is mainly client-centred, focusing on listening and understanding your story. She combines that with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural work and mindfulness when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional counselling experience working in a variety of settings. That background includes supporting people with complex and long-standing difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
Gemma holds BACP accreditation and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts clients from outside the UK.
What formats are used for sessions?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
8 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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