Gemma Gatward , BACP

Gemma Gatward is a counsellor who focuses on women's issues alongside relationship and family concerns. She works with people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and the impact of trauma. Gemma aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where clients can talk about what matters most to them.

Gemma uses a client-centred approach that keeps the conversation on the client’s experience. She listens carefully and reflects back what she hears so people can find clarity and make choices that fit their lives. Sessions are tailored to individual needs rather than following a fixed script.

She has nine years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That background includes supporting people who have faced childhood trauma, sexual assault and abuse, and post-traumatic stress. Gemma also helps with issues such as intimacy, self-esteem, abandonment and attachment worries.

Practical matters such as parenting strain, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and life transitions are part of her work too. She can help young adults finding direction and people coping with bipolar mood challenges. Her approach aims to help clients understand patterns and try out different ways of relating.

Gemma’s sessions occur during set GMT hours on weekdays. She encourages people to take the first step and reach out when they feel ready, and she will work with each person to shape therapy around their goals.

How client-centred therapy works online

Client-Centred Therapy places the client's perspective at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens without judgement, reflects what they hear and follows the client's lead so people can explore their feelings at their own pace. This approach is often helpful for issues like relationship stress, self-esteem, grief and the effects of past trauma.

Deciding on an approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then agree together which methods to try and how to adapt them for online sessions. The focus is on finding what helps the person feel understood and able to make changes.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people read body language and keep a familiar visual connection. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit those who prefer written reflection or need to fit sessions around busy days. These options make it easier to arrange regular sessions around work, childcare or other commitments while still working with registered or accredited professionals.