Gillian Robins, BACP

Gillian Robins helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy worries, low self-esteem, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports people dealing with attachment problems, body image concerns, codependency, communication difficulties, obsessions and compulsions, panic, process addictions, and self-harm. Gillian is based in the United Kingdom and works in English. She holds BACP registration and has five years of professional experience.

Gillian describes her work as trauma-informed and shaped by ideas from Dr Gabor Maté about how early experiences influence emotions and behaviour. She focuses on helping people understand the reasons behind their patterns so real change can begin. Sessions aim to be open, compassionate, and non-judgemental, with space to talk through painful or confusing feelings.

In practice she helps people name how past events link with present struggles and supports small practical steps forward. Conversations explore thoughts, emotions and habits, and consider new ways to cope that fit everyday life. Gillian values honesty and warmth in the room and encourages clients to move at a pace that feels manageable.

She notes that starting therapy takes courage and treats that first step with respect. The approach blends exploration of life history with present-focused work to reduce distress and build confidence. International clients may be supported; confirm details before booking.

Gillian uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Approaches that guide online work

Gillian’s practice is described as trauma-informed and influenced by the work of Dr Gabor Maté, which looks at how early experiences shape emotional patterns and behaviour. This approach helps people make sense of why certain reactions feel automatic and gives a basis for changing them.

She also uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on linking past experiences with present difficulties and on building practical coping strategies. These techniques can help with anxiety, compulsive behaviours, process addictions, panic and post-traumatic stress by combining understanding with step-by-step changes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals and preferences, then adjust methods to suit those needs. That means adapting pace, focus and practical exercises so the work fits the individual rather than forcing a single style.

Many people find online therapy easier to fit into daily life because it removes travel and can be scheduled around work or family commitments. Confirm which session formats are available before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can allow shorter check-ins, regular weekly meetings or work that combines deeper sessions with practical between-session tasks, all aimed at making progress that transfers into day-to-day life.