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Gillian Trueman, BACP

Gillian Trueman is a counsellor who uses a pluralistic approach to match therapy to each person.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
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About Gillian

Gillian Trueman is a counsellor who uses a pluralistic approach to match therapy to each person. She holds an MSc in Pluralistic Counselling from Abertay University and brings three years of practice to her work. Gillian aims to make sessions straightforward and practical, so people can talk about what matters to them and leave with clear next steps.

She blends several evidence-informed methods to suit the client. That can mean drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help with overwhelming thoughts, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot unhelpful patterns, or Attachment-Based ideas to look at how past relationships shape current ones.

Background and approach

Gillian describes her practice as trauma-informed and pays attention to trauma, PTSD and their effects. People contact her about stress, anxiety and relationship problems. She also supports worries around grief, eating and anger, plus family concerns and communication difficulties.

Additional areas she works with include fertility issues, postpartum depression, addiction-related behaviours, and feelings of isolation or shame. Gillian is neurodiversity friendly, ASIST trained, and kink-aware, and she can combine talking therapy with wider holistic ideas when appropriate. She works with individuals to identify goals and choose approaches that fit their needs and preferences.

Sessions are offered from the United Kingdom and are available to international clients in English. She is registered with BACP, which is listed in her professional details.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	401813	July 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
Grief
Eating disorders
Anger management
Family conflicts
Communication problems
Domestic violence
Family problems
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Paranoia
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working Gillian names

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How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on actions that matter to them. Online ACT can help with anxiety, life direction and getting unstuck from avoidance. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers simple strategies to try between sessions. It is useful for stress, phobias and unhelpful routine habits. Attachment-Based Therapy considers how early relationships shape current responses and can help with relationship worries and trust issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options with the client and agree a way forward based on goals, preferences and what feels helpful. That collaborative planning can include trying one method for a few sessions and adjusting if needed.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which makes fitting therapy around work or family life easier. Video calls allow face-to-face discussion, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. This range helps people access support in a way that suits their routine and energy levels.

Frequently asked

What concerns can be addressed in sessions?

Gillian supports a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, eating concerns and anger. She also works with family difficulties, communication problems, fertility issues and process addictions.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her work is pluralistic and practical, mixing approaches to suit the person. She may use ACT, CBT or attachment-informed ideas depending on what helps you move forward.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Gillian has three years of practice and completed an MSc in Pluralistic Counselling at Abertay University. She describes her work as trauma-informed with experience of trauma and PTSD.

What credentials and location are listed?

Her listed credential is BACP and she practises from the United Kingdom. Those professional details are included in her profile information.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients can also work with her in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules. These options allow shorter check-ins or fuller video sessions as required.

How are costs and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.