About Gillian
Gillian Hartley helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and grief. She also supports those facing eating and body image concerns, anger, low self-esteem and major life changes. Gillian works with issues such as fertility worries, communication problems, infidelity and challenges linked to narcissism and women's issues.
Gillian uses a straightforward, respectful style in sessions. Conversations are tailored to each person. She listens first, then helps you set practical goals that feel achievable.
How Gillian works
Expect a calm and compassionate approach rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Her ways of working draw on Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means sessions can focus on understanding your experience, spotting unhelpful thinking patterns, and identifying small changes that make a real difference.
Techniques are explained simply and used in ways that fit daily life. Gillian has eight years of professional experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. She practises in the United Kingdom and runs sessions in English.
Therapy is offered online through video, phone, live chat or text messaging depending on what suits you. Starting is straightforward. After a short matching questionnaire, you can schedule sessions that fit your routine.
Gillian aims to help people take steady steps towards clearer thinking, better coping and more manageable days.
Gillian lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What Gillian works with
The areas below are the ones Gillian selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Anger management
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating and food-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Narcissism
- Self esteem
- Women's issues
Training and background
| Registers | BACP, NCPS |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 8 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How these approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy is about being heard. The counsellor focuses on understanding your experience and reflecting it back so you can make sense of your feelings. This approach helps with stress, low self-esteem and processing grief. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and offers practical strategies to change them. CBT is useful for anxiety, mood difficulties and unhelpful eating patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, concrete steps and what you want to achieve. It helps when you need short-term focus and clear, practical goals.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss these methods and help you choose what fits your needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as you learn what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video lets you use visual cues and more conversational depth. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, written reflections and people who find typing easier. These options give flexibility to fit therapy around work, childcare and other commitments while keeping the focus on progress and practical change.
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