- Client-centred approach
- Mindfulness practice
- Support for parents
About Gillian
Gillian Parker is a counsellor with nine years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns and life changes. She works in the United Kingdom and speaks English. Gillian aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk about what feels difficult and begin to find practical ways forward.
Her approach is grounded in Client-Centred Therapy, which means she listens closely and follows each person’s pace. She also draws on existential ideas to help people explore meaning and choice, and uses mindfulness practices to help manage distress in the moment. Gillian includes psychoeducation and some cognitive strategies when these tools fit a person’s needs.
Gillian describes her style as friendly, compassionate, honest and empathic. She meets people where they are and adapts how she works to suit individual circumstances. Her work often focuses on building self-esteem, improving communication, and coping with grief, anger or major life transitions.
Her background includes experience in school and counselling agency settings, where she has worked extensively with teenagers and young adults. That experience informs how she supports people struggling with career decisions, motivation, or the impact of family history.
Gillian is a BACP member, which is listed as her professional credential. If you want to explore whether her way of working fits you, complete the Start Therapy questionnaire and schedule a meeting to see how she might help.
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and following the person’s lead. Online or in person, that means the counsellor spends time understanding what matters most and reflects it back so clients feel heard. Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and responsibility, helping people weigh options and clarify what matters in their lives.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple grounding and attention practices to reduce overwhelm and improve emotional regulation. These can be practised between sessions and used when stress or anxiety flares. Gillian blends these approaches to suit each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.
Finding the right way of working is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs in early sessions and try different tools to see what helps. Decisions about pace, the balance of talking and practical exercises, and which approaches to emphasise are made together.
The original profile does not list which session formats are offered, so please confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online appointments helpful for fitting therapy around school, work or parenting commitments, and for keeping sessions shorter when that helps maintain momentum. Online work also makes it easier to practise mindfulness between meetings and to bring real-life examples into conversation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Gillian supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship issues. She also helps with parenting, grief, career concerns, ADHD and a range of family-related worries.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and empathic, following a Client-Centred Therapy approach. She mixes in mindfulness and some cognitive tools when these suit the person’s needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional counselling experience, including work in schools and counselling agencies.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Gillian is listed as a member of BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I meet with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.