BACP

Gillian Burnett, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Gillian is a BACP therapist in the UK.

5+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

About Gillian

Gillian Burnett is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of experience and a BACP accreditation. She offers person-centred, trauma-informed support and focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and changes in life. Gillian aims to provide a respectful space where clients can speak openly without judgement. Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions begin by listening to the person’s story and identifying what matters most right now. She uses client-centred methods to build trust, and draws on narrative and solution-focused ideas to help people make sense of difficult events and find manageable steps forward. Gillian also works with issues such as self-esteem, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, career changes, ADHD and depression. She pays attention to how past losses, attachment wounds and health challenges can shape present behaviour and coping. Trauma-focused techniques are used where appropriate and agreed together. People can expect a collaborative process that asks for honesty and commitment. Gillian will offer practical advice when requested, but mainly guides clients to find their own answers. She values clear communication and respect in every session. To begin, clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English

Focus areas

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes Addictions LGBTRelationship issues

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Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepression Coaching ADHD

Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Also listed for

Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality

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Blended family issues Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issues Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disorders Narcissism Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Gillian combines person-centred work with trauma-focused and solution-focused ideas to guide online therapy. Client-Centred Therapy means the counsellor listens and follows the client’s priorities, helping people feel heard and understood. Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at how past hurts affect current reactions and uses careful steps to reduce overwhelm and build coping. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical changes and clear goals to move forward rather than only revisiting problems. Choosing the right approach is part of the process and happens together. The counsellor will talk about what each method involves and check what fits the client’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative decision and can change over time as progress is made. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, for example by avoiding travel or fitting a shorter check-in during a busy day. If you want to know which session formats are available, please confirm the current options before booking since the biography does not list them. Many people find that talking remotely still allows meaningful, focused work on trauma, anxiety, grief and life changes with a registered or accredited professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Other areas include addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, career worries, ADHD and depression.

How would you describe the therapist's style?

The work is person-centred and trauma-informed, with an emphasis on listening first. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the client and finding practical, manageable steps forward.

What experience does the counsellor have?

She has five years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom. Her background includes supporting people through trauma, bereavement and significant life events.

What qualifications and location are listed?

She holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with this counsellor?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions organised and what formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking; the biography does not specify which session formats are offered.

How much do sessions cost and how does billing work?

Cost varies with location and the therapist's availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.