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Gillian Scott, BACP

Gillian Scott is a counsellor who focuses on stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and life changes.

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties
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About Gillian

Gillian Scott is a counsellor who focuses on stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and life changes. She aims to make therapy straightforward and practical. Her style is warm and respectful and she emphasises simple steps people can apply between sessions.

Gillian draws on a few core approaches to help people untangle difficult feelings. She uses client-centred therapy to listen and reflect what matters most to the person sitting opposite her. She applies cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving.

Background and approach

Mindfulness practices and short exercises are used in sessions to help calm the body and focus attention. Solution-focused methods help people set clear, achievable goals and see progress quickly. Motivational interviewing is offered when people need to weigh options and find reasons to change.

Her background includes five years working with people facing depression, panic and long-term stress. She has also supported those dealing with chronic illness, caregiving strain, body-image worries and attachment or abandonment concerns. This experience informs a flexible approach rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Sessions are offered in English and she works with clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. Gillian explains choices in plain language and tailors the pace to each person. The focus is always on practical steps people can try between sessions to build confidence and resilience.

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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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How Gillian's Approaches Work Online

Gillian uses client-centred therapy to create space for people to speak and feel heard. That approach focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters most so the person can clarify their priorities and feel respected.

She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT sessions typically involve identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small practical experiments to see what changes and what helps.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Gillian discusses goals and preferences with each person and adapts methods as the work progresses. She aims to agree on tasks and steps that fit the individual's life and energy levels rather than imposing a fixed plan.

Online formats give flexibility for different stages of the work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper dialogue. Phone sessions can be a better fit when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, progress notes or quick strategies between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on practical, doable steps.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Gillian help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and career worries, and helps with life transitions and coping strategies.

What is Gillian's style in therapy?

Her style is warm and interactive, combining listening with practical tools such as CBT techniques, mindfulness and solution-focused planning.

How long has she been practising?

Gillian has five years of experience working with a range of concerns including panic, chronic pain, caregiver stress and attachment issues.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She is listed with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.

Which session formats are available?

Gillian offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin the process?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.