- Person-centred approach
- CBT and narrative therapy
- Trauma-informed care
About Gillian
Gillian Burnett is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bereavement, low self-esteem and significant life changes. Sessions are offered in English and she does not take international clients.
Gillian uses a person-centred style that keeps the conversation focused on the client's experience. She listens without judgement and supports people to speak through what feels difficult. Practical advice is offered only when it is requested and relevant to the session.
Her approach is trauma-informed and aimed at helping clients process distressing events at a pace that suits them. Gillian combines that stance with structured methods when needed, like cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused steps. This means some sessions may look at patterns of thinking, while others concentrate on short-term goals and practical actions.
People often come for help with relationships, intimacy-related concerns, addiction issues, eating and sleeping problems, career worries, or attention differences such as ADHD. Gillian also works with attachment and abandonment themes, chronic illness and caregiver stress, and challenges related to adoption and blended family situations.
Initial work typically involves clarifying what someone most wants to address and agreeing a way forward. The counsellor asks for honesty and commitment to the process, and she explains what practical steps might be useful. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and book a first session through the online matching system.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work can fit
Gillian combines person-centred care with elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Trauma-Focused approaches. Person-centred work means the conversation centres on the client's experience and priorities, with the counsellor reflecting what comes up and helping clarify next steps. CBT looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and offers practical exercises to try between sessions, which can help with anxiety and sleeping or eating issues. Trauma-Focused work recognises the impact of distressing events and uses gradual, paced methods to help people process those memories and their effects.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Gillian works collaboratively to agree what methods make sense based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. Over a few sessions they review what is helping and adjust the approach as needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people appreciate that online arrangements can fit into daily life more easily - for example sessions can be scheduled around work or care commitments, they can reduce travel time, and some formats allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing format and length at the first appointment helps make sessions practical and manageable.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, eating and sleeping concerns, career worries, depression, ADHD and related topics.
What is her therapeutic style?
Gillian takes a person-centred, trauma-informed approach and will listen without judgement. She uses practical techniques such as CBT, narrative and solution-focused methods when these suit the client's goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working with adults on a range of issues including trauma, anxiety and life changes.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does she work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the source biography; please confirm current online session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.