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Gillian Hartley, BACP, NCPS

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefEating disorders

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Gillian Hartley helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and the slow work of grief. She also supports those feeling anger, low self-esteem, difficulties with eating or body image, and major life changes. Gillian’s name appears here because she meets people where they are and offers practical, calm help.

Her style is straightforward and respectful. She listens first and then works with each person to set small, achievable steps.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on what is happening now and what can change, using clear techniques matched to the concern. Gillian uses Client-Centred Therapy to keep the person’s perspective central and to create space for being heard. She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviours.

Solution-Focused Therapy is used for practical goal-setting and quicker, targeted change when that fits. She has eight years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. That time includes supporting people through fertility worries, communication problems, infidelity, narcissistic dynamics, and women’s issues.

Gillian adapts the pace and focus according to each person’s needs. If someone is unsure where to begin, she offers an initial matching process and then a clear plan for sessions. The emphasis is on steady progress, honest conversation, and practical skills to carry forward beyond therapy.

How these approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy keeps the focus on your experience; the counsellor listens without judgement and follows your lead to understand what matters most. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while they consider next steps.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. Online CBT typically involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing simple changes in behaviour to reduce anxiety, low mood or unhelpful coping around food and body image.

Solution-Focused Therapy is goal-directed and brief. It helps you pinpoint small changes that make a practical difference and build on what already works in your life. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss needs, goals and preferences and decide together which method or combination will suit you best. That collaborative process helps shape a plan you can try and review as you go. Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let you use visual cues for a fuller conversation. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth or being on camera is not ideal. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, written reflection or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments, while keeping the focus on steady progress.
What concerns does Gillian specialise in?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and body-image concerns, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is listening-led and practical. She starts with understanding your situation and then works on small, realistic steps together.
How much experience does she have?
Gillian has eight years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with BACP and NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
8 years
Registered with
BACP, NCPS
Languages
English

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