Gillian Burnett , BACP

Gillian Burnett is a person-centred, trauma-informed counsellor practising in the United Kingdom who works with both adults and children. She provides online sessions that address a range of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, abuse, bereavement, loss, self-esteem difficulties and the effects of significant life events.

Gillian guides clients through the counselling process without judgement, creating a therapeutic space where people can speak about things that matter to them. She adopts a supportive stance and will not direct clients on what to do unless practical advice is specifically requested and within her remit to offer.

The work of therapy with Gillian calls for commitment and honesty from the person seeking help, and she matches that with a genuine therapeutic intent. She brings honesty, respect and sustained commitment to the relationship and views engaging in therapy as a courageous step toward addressing the issues a person wishes to work through.

Gillian holds the BACP credential, which reflects her professional affiliation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she considers it a privilege to accompany people on their therapeutic journeys.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Gillian uses client-centred therapy to create a warm, non-directive space where the person leads the conversation and the therapist reflects and supports. This approach is helpful for people working on self-esteem, life transitions and processing emotions related to loss or relationship difficulties.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT to explore how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. CBT offers practical strategies to manage anxiety, mood changes and unhelpful patterns that maintain distress.

In addition, Gillian applies trauma-focused principles when working with experiences of abuse or overwhelming events, helping people to process traumatic memories and reduce their ongoing impact over time.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Gillian works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best with their needs, goals and preferences. She will discuss options and adapt methods as therapy progresses so the work remains relevant and useful.

Online therapy with Gillian offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments. These options allow people to access licensed professionals and therapists from home or other convenient locations, improving accessibility and continuity of care.