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Gillian Trueman, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefEating disordersAnger management

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Gillian Trueman uses a blend of practical talking therapies to help people handle stress, anxiety and relationship difficulties. She is Gillian Trueman, a counsellor with BACP accreditation and three years' experience working with a wide range of emotional concerns. Gillian takes a pluralistic approach, combining methods to suit each person's needs rather than relying on a single technique.

Sessions focus on clear, achievable steps so people can manage day-to-day pressures and tough emotions.

Background and approach

She works with issues such as grief, eating difficulties, anger and family concerns. Her practice also addresses more specific problems like communication breakdowns, fertility-related distress, isolation and life-purpose questions. People bring worries about paranoia, phobias, postpartum depression and process addictions, and Gillian helps them untangle patterns and find practical ways forward.

Gillian offers trauma-informed work and uses trauma-focused methods when appropriate. She is neurodiversity friendly and adopts a non-judgemental stance that respects different identities and experiences. The goal is to create a space where someone can talk things through and try new approaches.

Sessions make room for exploring guilt, shame, forgiveness and self-love alongside concrete coping skills. Gillian uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Based and Client-Centred techniques to tailor an approach that fits each person. Her focus is on helping people regain a sense of control and purpose.

Practical therapy approaches for online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress and finding direction when motivation feels low.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on clear, step-by-step tools to change thinking and behaviour patterns. It is often used for anxiety, phobias, anger and low mood because it breaks problems into manageable parts.

Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the impact of traumatic experiences and offers ways to reduce distressing symptoms and improve daily functioning. It can be helpful for PTSD reactions and the longer term effects of trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gillian will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their situation, goals and preferences. That way therapy becomes a shared process where techniques are tried and adapted as needed.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions around life commitments. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be quicker check-ins, while live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter updates or people who prefer writing. These options give flexibility in how and when people choose to engage with a therapist.
What concerns does this counsellor address?
Gillian works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, eating issues, anger and family-related concerns. She also helps with communication problems, infertility distress, isolation, phobias and process addictions.
What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
Sessions draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, Client-Centred work and Trauma-Focused Therapy. These methods are mixed to suit the person and their goals.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
The counsellor has three years of clinical experience working with a variety of emotional and interpersonal difficulties.
What credential does the counsellor hold and where are they based?
Gillian holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences 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.
What is the process for getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a time according to therapist availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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