- Client-centred approach
- Practical coping tools
- Mindful techniques
About Gemma
Gemma Lillington, BACP, has built a warm and welcoming counselling practice over five years. She invites people to talk through what feels hard right now, whether that is anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, or trouble coping with life changes. Sessions are intended to be respectful and paced to each person’s needs, with an emphasis on being heard and understood.
Gemma works in an integrative way and uses Client-Centred Therapy as a core stance. She also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness to help people spot unhelpful thinking and develop practical ways to cope day to day. Psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas are used where they fit the person’s goals.
In sessions she helps people notice patterns, test new ways of responding, and build small routines that make a difference. Work can include talking through past hurts, trying out different perspectives, and practising simple skills to manage stress and sleep. The aim is to leave with clearer steps to use between appointments.
Gemma describes herself as calm and approachable. She tailors the pace and focus to each person rather than following a fixed method. That means some people spend more time on understanding feelings, while others prefer short-term goal work.
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP, which is listed as her professional credential. Sessions are conducted in English and the practice does not take international clients.
How Gemma’s approaches can work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. The therapist offers empathy and supports people to find their own solutions, which can help with anxiety, low mood and relationship worries. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviours interact and offers practical skills to change unhelpful patterns and manage symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Gemma will discuss what feels most helpful and adjust methods based on the person’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that may mix different styles over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, remove travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let someone use mindfulness exercises or CBT worksheets between meetings to reinforce progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can I bring to sessions?
Gemma supports people with stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, anger, career worries and ADHD-related challenges.
How would you describe your therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and client-centred, with an integrative approach tailored to each person. Expect a mix of listening, reflective discussion and practical exercises to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Gemma has five years of professional experience working in counselling and therapy settings. That experience informs how she blends different approaches to match individual needs.
What qualification does Gemma hold and where is she based?
She lists BACP as her credential and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Do you take clients from other countries?
The practice does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.