Counsellor profile
Gillian Burnett, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 5 years of experience
Person-centred trauma-informed counsellor
Continue with GillianAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (395525)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Gillian supplied to BetterHelp.
- Trauma and abuse
- Anxiety and stress
- Self esteem work
About Gillian
BACP. Five years' experience. Gillian Burnett is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years' practical experience. She offers person-centred, trauma-informed counselling and works with adults and children on a range of concerns including trauma, anxiety, abuse, bereavement, loss and self-esteem issues.
Gillian describes her role as guiding clients through counselling without judgement. She avoids telling people what to do except when a client asks for practical advice that she can provide. The counsellor asks for commitment and honesty from clients and contributes consistent respect and professional intent.
Sessions focus on talking through problems and noticing patterns that affect daily life. Gillian uses client-centred methods alongside cognitive behavioural ideas and narrative approaches to look at thoughts and stories that keep problems going. She also draws on solution-focused and trauma-focused approaches when needed.
Work may include addressing relationship and intimacy-related issues, help with sleep and eating concerns, and support for career stresses and addictive behaviours. Additional focus areas listed include attachment, adoption and foster care, aging matters, autism and neurodiversity, codependency and caregiver stress.
Gillian offers counselling in English and does not take international clients. Practical details about sessions, including booking and the matching process, are managed through the service's online sign-up and scheduling tools.
Approaches used in online counselling and how they help
Gillian uses client-centred therapy to make room for a person's own concerns and priorities, focusing on listening and reflecting so clients can find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and steer practical steps to change feelings and behaviour. Narrative therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and helps separate problems from the person to open up new possibilities.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Gillian will discuss options with the client and agree a route based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. That process is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions around work and family life and reducing travel time. If you need to arrange sessions outside usual hours or prefer not to travel, online options can make that easier. The original biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm the available session types before booking to ensure they fit your routine and technical setup.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with trauma, anxiety, abuse, bereavement, loss, self-esteem and related concerns such as sleep, eating, career stress and addictions.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is person-centred and trauma-informed, using client-centred listening alongside cognitive behavioural, narrative and solution-focused elements.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years' experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
Is she registered with a professional body and where is she based?
She is listed with BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I see her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin counselling with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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