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Gillian Hartley, BACP, NCPS

Gillian Hartley helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, eating difficulties and low self-esteem.

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About Gillian

Gillian Hartley helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, eating difficulties and low self-esteem. She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, anger, depression and major life changes. Her approach centres on respect, sensitivity and a calm listening style to put people at ease.

Gillian adapts conversation and practical steps to each person's needs. She uses proven methods such as client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural ideas and solution-focused work.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical, with space to talk through feelings and try small changes between meetings. She has eight years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. Those letters appear as part of her background and indicate professional registration details she maintains.

In a typical session Gillian will listen first, then help identify patterns that keep problems going. She offers clear, manageable techniques for stress, mood and difficult thoughts. She will also work with issues around body image, eating and communication problems.

Gillian takes a collaborative view of therapy. She will work with each person to shape goals and plans that feel achievable. The tone is practical and empathetic, aimed at gradual change and better day-to-day coping.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	311618	June 2025
NCPS	NCS23-01502	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
Eating disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Body image
Communication problems
Eating and food-related issues
Family problems
Fertility issues
Infidelity
Narcissism
Women's issues

Ways of working Gillian names

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Approaches that suit online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor offers empathy and reflection to help people find their own solutions, which suits emotional concerns like grief, low self-esteem and relationship strain.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect. It offers practical techniques to manage anxiety, depression and eating-related difficulties through small, structured changes.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on goals and what works. Sessions often identify strengths and quick steps a person can try between meetings, which can be helpful for stress, communication problems and coping with life changes.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and agree a way forward based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may change as progress is made.

Online sessions can use video calls, phone conversations, live chat or text messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can suit short check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around family life, work or other commitments, and allow for continuity when meeting in person is difficult.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and body-image concerns, anger, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and practical. She listens without judgement and works collaboratively to set realistic steps and goals.

What is her clinical background?

Gillian has eight years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. She brings experience across emotional, relational and eating-related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She lists BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom as part of her professional background.

Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?

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

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

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