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Gillian Cooper, BACP

Gillian Cooper offers practical, down-to-earth support for people feeling overwhelmed by life's pressures.

About Gillian

Gillian Cooper offers practical, down-to-earth support for people feeling overwhelmed by life's pressures. She works with adults on problems like stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, depression and addiction. Gillian aims to make the first steps simple and clear so people can feel steady again.

She draws on nine years of experience in a range of settings including bereavement services in NHS hospitals, work with a trauma organisation for women and young girls, MIND UK, and personal care.

Background and approach

Gillian also taught counselling up to Level 4 and has supported learners with career goals, confidence and resilience. Her practice covers day-to-day issues and longer-term patterns. In shorter-term counselling she focuses on current coping and practical ways to manage feelings.

In deeper therapy she looks at past experiences that may shape present behaviour and relationships. Gillian has worked with people who are neurodivergent, those in crisis, and people affected by abuse and challenging behaviour. She can also incorporate Biblical principles and Christian values into sessions when clients want that perspective.

Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Gillian is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and works with clients in the United Kingdom. Her approach is collaborative: she and the client build a clear plan together and check progress as they go.

People who want support with day-to-day coping, exploring past influences, or practical life changes will find a straightforward, experience-based approach.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	394554	March 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

Everything Gillian lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Addictions
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Codependency
Commitment issues
Control issues
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Gillian names

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How Gillian’s approaches work online

Gillian uses attachment-based and client-centred ways of working alongside cognitive behavioural ideas. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape trust and closeness, helping people understand why they react in certain ways in relationships. Client-centred therapy focuses on the person in front of her - listening, reflecting and supporting the client to find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioural ideas add practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Gillian will talk through your goals and preferences, then suggest what to try first. She adapts the mix of approaches over time so the work fits the issues you bring and the results you want to achieve.

Online therapy offers flexibility and a few practical benefits. Video calls are close to face-to-face and let you use facial cues; phone sessions are good when a no-camera option is easier or bandwidth is limited; live chat or text messaging can suit short check-ins, brief coaching or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while keeping the focus on progress and practical change.

Frequently asked

What issues does she commonly help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions and related concerns such as sleep, eating and self-esteem.

What is her style of therapy like?

Gillian blends shorter-term counselling with longer-term therapeutic work. She offers practical coping strategies and also explores past patterns when deeper understanding is needed.

How much experience does she have?

She has nine years of professional experience working in NHS bereavement services, a trauma organisation for women and young girls, MIND UK, personal care and as a counselling tutor.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not take international clients at this time.

What session formats are available online?

Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model 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 sessions according to the therapist's availability.