Gillian Parker , BACP

Gillian Parker is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems. She also helps with self-esteem, parenting strains, career worries and the emotional effects of life changes. Gillian brings nine years of practice in the United Kingdom and is registered with BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).

Her manner is warm and straightforward. She aims to meet people where they are and adapts her approach to individual needs. Gillian believes clients know their own stories and that therapy builds on existing strengths.

She draws on client-centred and humanistic ideas, with added psychoeducation and some cognitive-behavioural elements. Sessions tend to focus on clear conversations about feelings, behaviour and practical ways to cope. She pays attention to patterns from family of origin, attachment and past experiences that may shape current difficulties.

Gillian has experience supporting young people in school settings and working in counselling agencies, so she is used to a range of concerns and life stages. She works with issues linked to ADHD, grief, infertility stress, shame and forgiveness alongside more common worries such as anger and communication problems.

People can expect a respectful, honest space where emotion is named and options are explored. Gillian encourages small, manageable steps and offers tools to help with everyday coping between sessions.

Approaches you can use online and why they help

Gillian works from a client-centred perspective which puts the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. That approach focuses on listening, reflecting what matters and helping clients to find their own solutions, which can help with self-esteem, relationship worries and decision-making.

She also uses mindfulness-based ideas to help people manage stress and anxiety. Mindfulness practice teaches simple attention and breathing exercises that can reduce overwhelming thoughts and support calmer responses to difficult moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Gillian will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. The process is collaborative and can change over time as needs shift.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls approximate a face-to-face meeting and allow visual connection. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, note-taking or people who prefer typing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while still using the approaches described above.