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Guy Illingworth, BACP

Guy Illingworth is a counsellor working from a person-centred and Jungian perspective.

About Guy

Guy Illingworth is a counsellor working from a person-centred and Jungian perspective. He holds BACP registration and has four years of clinical experience supporting people with things like trauma, anxiety, depression and stress. He describes his style as warm and non-judgemental, offering a calm space to talk through difficult feelings.

He began training in person-centred counselling and later studied Jungian psychology and psychodynamic ideas. That mix shapes how he works - combining attentive listening with occasional structure when it helps.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on the person in front of him rather than fitting someone to a fixed method. Guy helps people tackle a wide range of concerns, including grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting pressures, addictions and career worries. He also takes on more specific areas such as attachment difficulties, body image, and matters relating to BDSM and alternative sex culture.

He aims to meet each person where they are and adjust the approach to suit their needs. His room is intended as a safe, empathetic space where clients can explore both immediate problems and deeper patterns from the past. He encourages collaboration so people can shape their own goals and pace.

Sessions aim to build clarity and practical steps alongside emotional understanding. Reaching out can feel hard, and Guy acknowledges that first contact is often the toughest part. He welcomes straightforward conversations about what someone hopes to change and how counselling might fit into their life.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	392196	October 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 Guy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coaching
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Guy names

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How Guy blends therapeutic approaches for online work

Guy uses a person-centred or Client-Centred Therapy approach which means sessions focus on empathetic listening and the client's own priorities; this is helpful for people facing anxiety, low mood or relational issues. Jungian Therapy brings attention to patterns, dreams and personal symbolism, useful for those wanting to understand deeper life themes and recurring emotional patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small changes, often working well for clients who want brief, goal-oriented support.

Choosing which approach to use is a joint process. Guy discusses goals and preferences at the start and adjusts methods as the relationship develops. He encourages people to try different ways of working and to feed back what helps most, so the plan stays relevant to their needs.

Online work is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different circumstances. Video sessions allow face-to-face dialogue and visual cues, phone calls suit people with limited bandwidth, live chat can be a quick check-in, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family or travel while keeping the focus on consistent, collaborative care.

Frequently asked

What issues does Guy help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. He also supports people with relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting pressures, addictions and career questions.

How would he describe his approach in sessions?

He uses a person-centred stance that places listening and empathy first, with Jungian ideas and solution-focused elements added when useful. Sessions tend to be conversational and tailored to the individual.

What is his professional background?

He trained initially in person-centred counselling and then studied Jungian psychology and psychodynamic approaches. He has four years of experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

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

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

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. People living abroad can still access his online session formats.

Which session formats are available?

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

How does payment and cost work?

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

What are the steps to begin therapy?

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