About Jill
Jill Atkinson uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns. She brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions and aims to make therapy easy to follow. Jill holds the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy registration, shown as BACP, and has three years of professional experience.
Her interest in how culture shapes values began when she taught English in South Korea after completing a degree in Psychology.
How Jill works
On returning to Scotland she worked in NHS and other mental health settings. Those roles led her towards a more holistic approach to wellbeing and prompted further training. Jill completed the SCOTACS Diploma in Counselling and Group Work - a Cognitive Behavioural Approach, qualifying as a counsellor.
She also facilitates group work on self-compassion, low self-esteem and managing anxiety alongside one-to-one practice. These groups offer a structured way to practise skills in a supported setting. Additional professional development includes Compassion-Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Mood and Food, Somatic Therapy and Outdoor Therapy.
Jill blends these elements into sessions where helpful, using body awareness and environment alongside talking techniques. Her aim is to help people notice patterns, challenge unhelpful beliefs and make small changes that feel manageable. Jill focuses on building self-trust, improving communication and exploring life purpose so people can make clearer choices and feel more content.
Jill works in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English to both local and international clients. She uses a subscription model for appointments, which can be cancelled at any time.
What Jill works with
The areas below are the ones Jill selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
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Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and online therapy options
Jill integrates Cognitive Behavioural techniques to help spot and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, often using simple exercises and short homework tasks to build new habits. She also draws on Compassion-Focused ideas to help people develop a kinder internal voice and reduce self-criticism, useful for shame, guilt and low self-worth.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jill will discuss different methods and tailor sessions to a person's goals, preferences and experiences rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Together the therapist and client agree what to try and check progress as they go.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more connection is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing to speaking or who want therapy that fits around work and busy days. These options make it simpler to keep continuity of care and to build momentum between sessions.
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