- CBT techniques
- Client-centred focus
- Mindfulness practice
About Gemma
Gemma Lillington is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years' experience. She works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties and anger. Gemma welcomes people who are finding it hard to cope with change or who want clearer ways to manage strong feelings.
Gemma uses an integrative approach, drawing on several therapies to suit the person she is working with. In practice this means sessions can include talking through recent events, looking at patterns that keep problems going, and trying small behavioural experiments between meetings. She explains ideas plainly and helps clients try techniques in everyday situations.
Sessions also focus on practical skills alongside reflection. That might be learning steps to reduce reactivity, improving sleep habits, or planning how to handle upsetting conversations. Gemma pays attention to current problems and to the background events that shape them.
She aims for steady progress through short-term goals and regular review. Clients set the pace and priorities, whether that is reducing day-to-day stress, working on relationships, or managing cravings and addictive behaviours. The emphasis is on clear steps people can test in their lives.
Gemma practices in English and works with adults. To begin, people choose the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Gemma draws on Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness in her online work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely to what matters to the person and building a practical working relationship. CBT looks at unhelpful thoughts and patterns and uses structured tasks to test new ways of responding. Mindfulness practice involves simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of bodily sensations and emotions.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Gemma will discuss your goals and preferences and together you will try methods that suit your situation. She checks progress and adjusts the balance of talking, skill-building and exercises over time so the work feels useful and manageable.
The exact session formats for her practice are not specified here, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family commitments, avoid travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that practising CBT tasks or short mindfulness exercises between sessions helps embed changes in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship issues, anger and related concerns such as sleep, eating and career pressures.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Gemma uses an integrative style, combining talking, skills practice and short exercises to address current problems and patterns that maintain them.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Gemma is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people based in the United Kingdom.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first appointment?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.