- Guilt and shame focus
- Stress and anxiety
- Depression support
About Gemma
Gemma Castle is a counsellor registered with the NCPS in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Gemma meets adults who are carrying guilt or shame about things they did or didn’t do and those struggling with how past events affect day-to-day life.
Gemma’s way of working treats the client as the expert on their own life. She listens for what matters to each person and helps them identify practical steps forward. Sessions move at a steady, patient pace and focus on what people can do differently now rather than only on what happened in the past.
Her practice often looks at how thinking patterns and behaviour keep difficult feelings active. Conversations can cover coping strategies, clearer communication in relationships, and ways to rebuild confidence. Gemma also pays attention to how past trauma and abuse can shape present reactions and relationships.
She aims to help people recognise their strengths and use them to manage stress, anxiety and low mood. Work may include short-term practical tools and longer conversations about repeated patterns that cause pain. Gemma encourages small, manageable changes over time.
Sessions are conducted in English in the United Kingdom. She asks people to use the site’s matching questionnaire to book a first appointment and to select the See online therapy options button to view session arrangements and pricing. The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Gemma uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on changing unhelpful thinking and behaviours. One familiar approach helps people notice patterns of thought that maintain guilt and shame, then practices new ways of thinking and reacting to reduce their hold. This can be useful for anxiety, low mood and self-blame.Another common approach she draws on targets coping skills and practical behaviour changes. Sessions may include simple strategies for managing stress and anxiety, exercises to improve communication, and steps to rebuild confidence over time. These tools are chosen for their everyday usefulness rather than technical labels.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Gemma will discuss goals and preferences with each person and decide together which techniques to try. That collaborative process helps match methods to the issue and to what feels manageable in someone’s life.
The original biography does not list which session formats are used. Please confirm the available online session options before booking so you know whether video, phone or other arrangements are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy fits into daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does she help with?
She works with guilt and shame related to actions, identity, family and relationships as part of broader concerns like anxiety, trauma and low self-esteem.
How does she approach feelings of shame?
Gemma treats the client as the expert on their story and uses a relaxed, patient style to explore patterns and practical steps forward.
What work experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and depression.
What are her credentials and location?
Gemma is registered with the NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Does she work in other languages or with clients abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking by using the See online therapy options button.
How is cost handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.