- Trauma-informed
- Practical tools
- Supports men's wellbeing
About Gillian
Gillian Burnett is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years' experience. She works from a person-centred, trauma-informed stance and offers sessions online to adults and children. Gillian focuses on helping people who are coping with anxiety, trauma, bereavement, abuse and other life changes that feel overwhelming.
She uses a straightforward, non-judgemental approach and aims to create a calm space for people to talk about what matters most to them. She will listen closely and reflect back what she hears, while offering practical advice only when it is asked for and relevant.
Gillian combines person-centred listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and brief, goal-focused work when that suits the person. She also draws on narrative and trauma-focused approaches to help people make sense of painful memories and to build clearer steps forward.
The work asks for honesty and commitment from the person coming to therapy. Gillian describes her role as guiding the process, offering respect and steady support as people tackle difficult feelings and decisions.
People who come for help can expect direct, plain talk about coping strategies for stress, sleep, addiction and self-esteem. Sessions also cover relationship and intimacy-related concerns, career and life transitions, and neurodiversity-related topics such as autism and ADHD.
Sessions are conducted in English and are offered through the therapist's online service. Prospective clients should complete the site matching process to arrange an initial session and check current session options.
How Gillian's approaches work online
Gillian draws on person-centred practice to prioritise the person's own experience. That means she listens with attention and reflects back what she hears, helping people feel understood and clearer about their next steps. This approach is often helpful for matters like low self-esteem, relationship concerns and the emotional impact of life changes.She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT provides practical exercises and straightforward strategies to manage anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and unhelpful routines.
Finding the right approach tends to be a shared task. Gillian will work with each person to identify which methods feel useful, adapt tools to fit individual goals, and review progress together as therapy continues. The process is collaborative and tailored to what the person needs right now.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options when you book. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around everyday life, reduce travel time and allow brief check-ins during busy weeks. Different approaches lend themselves to different paces of work, and she will discuss what schedule and techniques suit your situation.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Gillian help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and low self-esteem, and addresses concerns such as addiction, sleep and eating difficulties, career worries and ADHD.
How would she approach my concerns?
Her style is person-centred and trauma-informed with practical input when needed. She uses listening, reflection and collaborative goal-setting alongside brief techniques from CBT and solution-focused work.
How long has she been working as a counsellor?
She has five years' experience working with adults and children in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location apply?
Gillian is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK attend sessions?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.