Gemma Lillington
Warm, adaptable counsellor focused on practical support
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About Gemma
Gemma Lillington is a BACP counsellor who offers a warm and welcoming practice for people dealing with emotional or life challenges. She aims to create a respectful space where clients can talk about anxiety, low mood, relationship worries or difficulty coping with change. Sessions focus on listening first, then finding practical ways forward.
Gemma works in an integrative way, drawing on a range of approaches to suit each person. That means she adapts sessions to what the client needs rather than following a single method.
Background and approach
Conversations can build insight and teach tools to manage stress, mood or unhelpful patterns. Her background includes five years of practice experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. This underpins a commitment to professional standards and ongoing development.
In sessions Gemma balances talking through feelings with practical strategies. Techniques may include gentle exploration of past experiences, problem-solving for present issues, and mindfulness skills to reduce overwhelm. The work aims to be collaborative and paced to the client’s comfort.
People come for help with many concerns such as grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, eating or sleeping problems, anger, career stress, intimacy issues and ADHD. Gemma offers support to identify what matters most and to try out changes that fit everyday life.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 5
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 401350
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Gemma's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Gemma works with
Everything Gemma lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- ADHD
Approaches Gemma lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Gemma works online
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped in the past. This makes the choice of methods a collaborative decision rather than a fixed plan from the start.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and can reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and options that do not require being on camera for people who prefer that. Registered or accredited professionals adapt sessions to suit practical needs and everyday life, helping therapy to fit rather than disrupt a routine.
Questions and answers
What issues does Gemma support people with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship worries, plus concerns such as grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, eating and sleeping difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative and client-centred, combining listening with practical tools and mindfulness so sessions feel personalised and useful.
What is her professional background?
Gemma has five years of practice experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and where does she practise?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, displayed as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
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