Gemma Pattison , BACP

Gemma Pattison is a UK-credentialed counsellor with over eight years of professional experience supporting people across the life span. She has worked with children, young people and adults on a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, depression, family conflict, bereavement, trauma and various forms of abuse. Gemma emphasizes that each person understands their own story best and draws on clients strengths to work through challenges and build coping resources.

Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and Gemma acknowledges the courage it takes to reach out. Her primary approach is person-centered - often called client-centered - which creates a supportive, nonjudgmental environment in which clients can explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace. She also takes an integrative stance, combining tools and techniques from different therapies where helpful to tailor the work to individual needs.

Gemma holds accreditation with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. She offers sessions by video, telephone and chat, and she regularly and actively responds to messages. She looks forward to working with people who are ready to begin that first step toward change.

How Gemma integrates therapeutic approaches for online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing an accepting, empathic space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist reflects and supports growth; it is useful for people working through low mood, relationship issues and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviors and offers practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression and unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple attention practices that can help reduce stress and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Gemma works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. She combines elements from different models when that will better support progress, and she involves clients in deciding what to try and when.

Online therapy with Gemma is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without travel, allowing people to engage in therapy in ways that suit their daily life.