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Gemma "Phoebe" Harris, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

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Gemma "Phoebe" Harris is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with ten years of experience. She focuses on listening closely and helping people find practical ways to cope. Her approach feels warm and person-centred, and she aims to make sessions straightforward and approachable.

She helps with stress and anxiety, depression, bipolar mood challenges, and trauma and abuse. She also supports people facing relationship struggles, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, grief, anger, and sleep problems.

Background and approach

LGBT concerns, gender dysphoria and questions around sexual expression such as BDSM and kink are included in her work. Gemma has worked with people affected by chronic illness and pain, caregivers under strain, and those managing ADHD or autism. She pays attention to how health, identity and life events interact with everyday coping.

This gives her practical context for conversations about wellbeing. In sessions she uses a Client-Centred Therapy style - a simple human approach that places the person's experience at the heart of the work. Conversations are guided by what the client wants to focus on and move through at their pace.

The emphasis is on respect, non-judgement and understanding. Gemma offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Sessions are provided in English and arranged through an online booking process.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How client-centred work translates to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the centre of each session. The therapist offers empathic listening, reflection and practical responses tailored to what the client brings. This approach helps with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and trauma by prioritising the client's own goals and pace.

When issues relate to identity, sexual expression or long-term health, the therapist uses the same person-focused stance to follow and support whatever the client needs to explore. Sessions are shaped around the client's concerns rather than a fixed programme, making it flexible for different problems and stages of life.

Finding the right method is part of the work and will be decided together. The therapist will discuss what feels helpful, try approaches that suit the client's goals, and adjust based on how things are going. This collaborative process helps make sure sessions remain relevant and practical.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when convenient, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day, live chat offers a shorter real-time check-in, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and health commitments.
What kinds of concerns does Gemma work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and bipolar mood issues, plus trauma and abuse. Relationship problems, grief, sleep troubles and parenting stress are also within her scope.
How does she approach therapy?
Her practice is grounded in Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and following the client's agenda. Sessions aim to be respectful, non-judgemental and paced to the individual's needs.
What experience does she bring?
She has ten years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational issues. That background includes work relating to chronic illness, ADHD and autism.
Where is Gemma based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as listed in her credentials.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
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, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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