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Gemma Louise Alabi, BACP

Gemma Louise Alabi is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and addictions.

About Gemma

Gemma Louise Alabi is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and addictions. She also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, eating concerns, parenting strain, self-esteem and ADHD. Gemma works from a straightforward, non-judgemental stance and aims to make talking about hard things easier.

She keeps sessions simple and focused. Conversations are paced to suit each person, with room to notice immediate problems and long-standing patterns. Gemma uses practical tools to help with unhelpful thoughts and to build coping skills for day-to-day life.

Background and approach

Gemma uses client-centred ways of working that put the person's choices first. She also draws on cognitive behavioural approaches to spot thinking habits that feed anxiety and low mood. Mindfulness techniques are offered to help ground attention and reduce overwhelm.

In sessions she aims to create an accepting atmosphere where people can speak openly. She encourages small, achievable steps and checks in about what feels useful between meetings. Gemma brings six years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Work is available online through video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. People who want to begin are asked to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and book according to the therapist's schedule.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	386758	April 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Gemma names

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How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the heart of each session. The therapist listens with curiosity and follows what matters most to the individual, helping them set the pace and direction of work. This approach suits people who need someone to hear their story and help them find their own solutions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. In online sessions Gemma uses CBT tools to break problems into small steps and practice new ways of responding to worry, low mood or panic. This is helpful for anxiety, depression and panic attacks.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gemma discusses options with each person and tailors methods to their goals and preferences. She treats the choice as collaborative, trying things and adjusting plans based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls enable a face-to-face conversation from wherever is convenient, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit brief check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep continuity when circumstances change.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Gemma commonly help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and addictions, and also works with trauma, grief, eating concerns, parenting stress, self-esteem and ADHD.

What is her style in sessions?

Sessions are straightforward and non-judgemental, with a focus on listening and practical steps people can try between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

Gemma has six years of professional experience working in counselling and related roles in the United Kingdom.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

All sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not accepting international clients; sessions are provided for people in the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How do I start working with her and what about cost?

Begin by clicking the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a session. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is billed via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.