- stress and anxiety
- social anxiety support
- self esteem work
About Gemma
Gemma Keulder is an NCPS counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years' clinical experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, family concerns, low self-esteem and depression. Gemma also lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas and supports people facing life changes and workplace pressures.
Gemma treats clients as the experts in their own lives and looks for the strengths a person already has. Sessions are practical and direct. She talks through current difficulties, helps identify small steps forward, and supports clients as they try out new ways of coping.
She works with topics such as abandonment, body image, control issues, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. Gemma also addresses midlife concerns, self-love, sexuality and women's issues in conversation with clients. The emphasis is on clear, manageable changes rather than theoretical descriptions.
In sessions Gemma focuses on what is affecting day-to-day life. She helps people build confidence in social situations and reduce avoidance where possible. Conversations are paced to the client's needs and aim to make problems easier to handle between sessions.
Practical next steps are simple: select the online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Approaches for anxiety and life changes online
Gemma draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on solving current problems and building coping skills. Behavioural approaches look at what a person does and helps them try small, practical changes to reduce avoidance and increase confidence in social situations. Cognitive techniques look at the thoughts that keep anxiety active and teach ways to test and reframe unhelpful beliefs.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gemma will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. She checks in and adjusts the plan as progress is made or new issues arise.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific online methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, cut down travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a day. They also make it possible to practise social skills in everyday settings and to try techniques between sessions with support from a registered or accredited professional.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, low self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She treats clients as experts in their stories and focuses on practical steps. Sessions aim to make daily life more manageable.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Gemma holds NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not currently accept international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.