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Gillian Cooper, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

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Gillian Cooper greets people who are feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to turn. She helps with common problems such as stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship strain. Gillian speaks plainly and aims to make sessions feel practical and manageable for those worried about everyday life.

Gillian has nine years of experience working in a range of settings across the United Kingdom. She has supported people affected by trauma and abuse, bereavement and grief, addictions, changes in sleeping and eating, and work-related compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

Her background includes roles with mental health charities, hospital bereavement services and trauma-focused organisations. Her approach blends shorter term counselling and longer term therapy. In counselling she focuses on current difficulties and practical strategies to reduce distress.

In therapy she looks at past patterns to help people understand how earlier experiences affect the present. Gillian also draws on attachment-informed ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques to help with relationship issues, self-esteem and coping skills. She has experience supporting neuro-divergent adults and people in crisis, and has worked with clients dealing with family court matters and separation from children.

She has delivered counselling training up to Level 4 and has supported learners to set career goals, build confidence and structure their lives. Gillian is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in English across the UK.

How Gillian’s approaches fit with online therapy

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can help people notice how they relate to others and build different ways of connecting. Client-centred therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of each session, offering acceptance and reflection to help clarify goals and feelings. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and it can be useful for anxiety, mood and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gillian will discuss goals, preferences and how you respond to different methods. Together you will test what helps most and adjust the plan as you go, making changes based on your experience and what feels useful.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging make therapy more flexible. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone calls suit people with limited bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text sessions allow brief check-ins, notes between sessions or a way to work that fits around busy days. These options help people fit therapy into work, family life and other commitments.
What kinds of problems does Gillian help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship concerns, plus issues such as addictions, changes in sleep and eating, parenting strain and career questions.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Gillian combines short-term counselling with longer-term therapy, using practical strategies for current problems alongside deeper work that looks at past patterns and attachment issues.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working in mental health charities, hospital bereavement services, trauma organisations and independent practice.
What credentials and region are noted?
Gillian is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
9 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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