- Person-centred approach
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness tools
About Gemma
Gemma Pattison is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience in counselling roles. She helps people with stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship problems, along with trauma, bereavement and various forms of abuse. Gemma also supports people facing parenting strain, career worries, addiction concerns and anger.
Her work begins by recognising the client as the expert in their own story. Gemma uses a person-centred approach so clients can talk through thoughts and feelings without judgement. She combines this with other methods when helpful to provide practical ways forward.
Sessions can include talking about how past attachments affect current relationships. They may also look at thought patterns and simple skills to reduce overwhelm. Gemma offers calm, straightforward guidance rather than technical jargon.
She has worked with people across a wide age range and with varied life situations. Her experience includes supporting those dealing with grief, family conflict, identity and intimacy-related issues. Gemma also addresses difficulties such as sleep and eating concerns, chronic illness, neurodiversity and codependency.
People seeking help for anger will find a mix of listening and practical tools. The aim is to identify triggers and build coping strategies that suit everyday life. Gemma encourages small, steady steps and checks in about what is working for each person.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Gemma uses client-centred work to let people speak openly about what matters to them. This approach focuses on understanding someone’s experience and building a strong working relationship through listening and reflection.She also brings Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques to many sessions. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviours and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage anger and adjust unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy is another element she uses to teach simple attention and breathing exercises that help reduce stress and reactivity.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Gemma will collaborate with each client to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. Together they review what helps and adapt the approach over time.
The biography mentions video, telephone and chat as communication methods, so check which of these are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed and let people meet without travel. Talk with Gemma about practical arrangements so sessions fit into everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of difficulties does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger and related concerns like grief, parenting strain and addiction.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her primary style is person-centred, meaning the client leads the conversation. She also uses other approaches to add practical tools when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working in counselling roles.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted.
What are the session formats she uses?
The original biography mentions video, telephone and chat as communication methods; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and the first steps handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.