- Client-Centred
- Existential ideas
- Stress and grief
About Jillian
Jillian Whitham is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self‑esteem, depression, and life changes, and also supports those managing grief, sleep problems and career concerns.
Jillian focuses on helping individuals talk through what’s been hard for them. She uses a client-centred approach that keeps the person and their experience at the centre of sessions. That means listening closely and responding to what matters most to the client rather than following a fixed script.
She also draws on existential ideas to look at meaning, choices and the practical impacts of how people live their lives. This can help when someone feels stuck, overwhelmed by change, or unsure about what matters next.
In practice she aims to help people name their difficulties and try small, doable steps to cope differently. Sessions are conversational and grounded in everyday concerns like work pressure, caring responsibilities, and relationship strain. The focus can shift between immediate coping strategies and longer conversations about values and direction.
People who seek support for ADHD-related challenges, body image, family conflict, or feelings of isolation will find these issues included among her areas of interest. Jillian works in English and sees people in the United Kingdom. To start, clients use a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How client‑centred and existential approaches work online
Jillian draws on Client‑Centred Therapy which places the person’s own experience at the heart of sessions. That approach involves listening carefully, reflecting what’s been said, and helping the client guide the pace and focus of the work. It is often useful for people who need someone to hear their concerns about anxiety, relationships or self‑worth.She also uses ideas from Existential Therapy to look at choices, life direction and meaning. These conversations can help when someone feels stuck, faces a big life change, or wants to think through what matters most to them. Existential ideas are practical and can be combined with day‑to‑day coping strategies.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work and will be decided together. Jillian will discuss goals and preferences, try different ways of working, and adjust as needed so sessions fit what the client wants to achieve.
The therapist’s profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties and travel. They also allow for shorter check‑ins when time is limited, and make it possible to continue work when attending in‑person meetings would be difficult.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Jillian supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self‑esteem and depression. She also works with grief, sleep and career concerns and related topics.
How would she work with social anxiety or phobia?
She uses a client‑centred style alongside existential questions to understand what makes social situations hard. Conversations focus on practical steps and on what personal values and choices matter to the client.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Where does she practise and what language does she use?
Sessions are provided in the United Kingdom and carried out in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are available only to people within the United Kingdom.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options when you complete the booking steps.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.