- Person-centred approach
- Jungian perspective
- Solution-focused work
About Guy
Guy Illingworth is a BACP-registered counsellor working in the United Kingdom with four years' experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger and other life changes. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage difficult feelings and to reduce unhelpful patterns.
He trained originally in person-centred counselling and later studied Jungian psychology and psychodynamic ideas. Guy blends those influences to offer a mix of listening and gentle structure. He aims to help people notice patterns, make small changes and try different ways of relating to themselves and others.
In sessions he uses a straightforward, conversational approach. He encourages people to talk through what they are feeling and what they want to change. He will suggest coping strategies and experiments to try between meetings when these seem useful.
Guy works with topics such as body image, attachment issues, addiction and caregiving stress as well as concerns linked to intimacy, kink and alternative sexual cultures. He also supports people dealing with bereavement, career strain and the aftermath of traumatic events.
For anyone who has found reaching out difficult, he offers a calm, matter-of-fact way of getting started and deciding the next step together. The emphasis is on practical progress rather than labels or quick fixes.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and creating a respectful relationship. It helps when someone wants space to talk through feelings and find their own solutions. Jungian Therapy looks at patterns, symbols and personal stories to uncover repeating themes in life and relationships. It can be useful for people curious about deeper personal meaning and recurring difficulties. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and goals. It is useful when someone wants brief, goal-oriented work to change everyday patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Guy works collaboratively to decide what fits a person’s needs and preferences. He will try ways of working, check how they feel, and adjust the approach based on what helps a client make progress.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around busy days, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins when needed. Some approaches lend themselves to short focused meetings while others suit a bit more time to talk things through, and Guy will discuss which rhythm might work best for you.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, anger and relationship and intimacy-related issues among others.
How would he work with my anger?
He uses a conversational, person-centred way of working and mixes in structure when helpful. He offers practical coping strategies and experiments to try between sessions.
What experience does he bring?
He has four years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including historical trauma, abuse and criminal rehabilitation.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live abroad or speak another language?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.