- Person-centred
- Trauma informed
- Sleep support
About Gillian
Gillian Burnett is a person-centred counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP membership and brings five years of experience supporting people with issues such as anxiety, trauma, bereavement, low self-esteem and sleep difficulties. Gillian offers online sessions and aims to guide clients through the counselling process with honesty and respect.
She keeps the focus on the person in front of her. Sessions are based on what the client wants to address, and practical advice is only offered when it is asked for. Gillian asks for commitment and openness from clients so progress can be made together.
Her work is trauma informed and she uses a mix of approaches to suit different needs. Cognitive behavioural ideas can help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and routines. Narrative and solution-focused techniques are used to reframe problems and set small, achievable goals.
Gillian also pays attention to life transitions, addictions, career concerns and issues around intimacy and relationships. She mentions additional focus areas such as adoption and foster care, chronic illness, caregiving stress, and neurodiversity related topics like autism and Asperger Syndrome.
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted. The therapist views counselling as a collaborative journey and aims to offer a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through what matters most to each person.
How these approaches shape online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their experience at the heart of sessions. It means the counsellor listens closely, follows the client's lead and offers empathy rather than direction. This approach helps people feel heard when they are dealing with grief, low self-esteem or major life changes.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. In practice this can involve noticing unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behavioural experiments to improve sleep, anxiety or mood. It tends to be goal-oriented and practical, which some people find helpful when they need clear steps to follow.
Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from their problems by looking at the stories they tell about their lives. Rewriting those stories can reduce shame and open up different ways to cope with trauma, addiction or relationship difficulties.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options with each client and decide together what feels most useful. That choice is reviewed as therapy progresses so methods can be adapted to changing needs and goals.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow regular check-ins between other commitments. Different ways of working can suit different practical needs, and the therapist will help plan sessions to fit everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can be discussed in sessions?
Gillian works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, career and depression.
How would you describe the counselling style?
The approach is person-centred and trauma informed, with a practical, collaborative tone. Therapy is guided by what the client wants to work on and may include problem-solving when requested.
What experience does the counsellor have?
Gillian has five years of experience working with adults and children in the United Kingdom, helping people through loss, trauma and life changes.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?
She is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to people within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.