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Gillian Scott, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 5 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Self esteemCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changes

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Gillian Scott offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low self‑esteem. She is a compassionate counsellor who helps with career concerns, depression and coping with life changes. Gillian aims to make starting therapy feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.

Gillian works in a conversational style. Sessions focus on what matters to the client now and on small, practical steps that can help.

Background and approach

She uses listening, reflective questions and guided exercises to help people notice patterns and try different ways of coping. Her training includes registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. Gillian draws on about five years of professional experience to shape each plan with the person in the room.

Gillian also offers support around attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, and guilt or shame. She has experience with chronic pain, illness and disability, communication problems, isolation and issues faced by veterans and armed forces personnel. Practically, she blends client‑centred conversations with cognitive techniques and mindfulness practices.

This mix is used to build self‑awareness, shift unhelpful thoughts and develop present‑focused skills like breathing and grounding. Sessions are conducted in English and Gillian accepts international clients. Her approach is collaborative and paced to the individual, with a focus on small steps that make everyday life feel more manageable.

How Gillian's Approaches Work Online

Gillian often draws on client‑centred therapy to prioritise the person's own goals and pace. This approach involves open listening, reflective questions and helping people clarify what matters to them, which can be especially helpful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, to identify and test unhelpful thoughts and routines. CBT focuses on small experiments and practical strategies to shift thinking and behaviour, which can help with anxiety, panic and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Gillian will talk through options, try different techniques and adjust the plan based on goals and how the client responds. The emphasis is on working together to find what helps most for the individual's situation.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text‑based messaging, giving flexibility for different needs. Video calls suit longer discussions and visual cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check‑in is needed. Live chat and messaging are useful for quick reflections, short exercises and keeping progress between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel, while still working with registered or accredited professionals and therapists.

What problems does Gillian commonly help with?

She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self‑esteem, depression and navigating life changes. She also supports concerns like panic, body image, isolation and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Gillian uses a warm, conversational style that emphasises listening and practical steps. Sessions combine reflective talk with exercises to try between meetings.

How much professional experience does she have?

Gillian has five years of experience working with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, chronic illness and trauma‑related issues.

What credentials and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I'm outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Gillian offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 5 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Gillian Scott, BACP

Background and approach

How Gillian's Approaches Work Online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety