Gillian Robins, BACP

Practical therapy approaches and online sessions

Gillian draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding emotional patterns and breaking unhelpful cycles. One approach helps people trace how early experiences shape current reactions and behaviours, making it easier to recognise triggers and try new responses. Another method works on developing coping skills and practical routines to reduce anxiety, manage impulses, and lessen compulsive behaviours.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Gillian collaborates with each person to choose or adapt approaches that match their needs, goals and pace. She checks in about what is helpful and adjusts plans as progress is made so therapy feels like a joint effort rather than something prescribed.

Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and feel more like an in-person meeting. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter updates, reflective writing, or people who prefer typing to speaking. These options help fit therapy around work, travel, and daily life while keeping focus on meaningful progress.