- Client-centred approach
- Stress and grief support
- Family origin issues
About Gayle
Gayle Johnston is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Gayle uses a humanistic, client-centred approach to help people talk through what feels difficult right now.
People come to her with clear goals or just a sense that things feel overwhelming. She offers a calm, reflective way of working and encourages people to set the pace. Sessions are led by the client's concerns and the topics that matter most to them.
Gayle pays attention to how past relationships and early family experiences affect the present. She often explores attachment, abandonment and family of origin issues alongside current struggles. This can include problems with communication, commitment, control and feelings of emptiness.
She also works with more practical life pressures, such as ageing and geriatric concerns, fatherhood issues, blended family dynamics, divorce and separation, and body image. Grief and forgiveness are included when those themes come up in sessions.
Gayle aims to help people understand their patterns and responses, and to make changes that fit their life. She asks clients to describe what they want from counselling and then adjusts how she works to match those goals. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange a first session.
Client-centred counselling and online access
Gayle works from a client-centred, humanistic perspective. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It suits people who want to talk through feelings, understand patterns, and decide what changes to try next. This approach can be helpful for anxiety, grief and relationship-related concerns.Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Gayle will discuss different approaches and help decide what feels most useful based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. The choice is collaborative and can change over time as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around daily life and reducing travel time. Because session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm the current online options before booking. The subscription model lets people manage payments and cancel when needed, which can make arranging regular sessions easier. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to offer flexible appointment times and shorter check-ins when that suits a person's schedule.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment, family problems and body image.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a humanistic client-centred approach that focuses on listening and reflection. Sessions move at a pace set by the person attending.
How much experience does she have?
Gayle has three years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom. Her background is described as humanistic and client-centred.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.