- Client-Centred Therapy
- Guilt and shame work
- Grief and loss
About Gill
Gill Ryan is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years of professional experience. She works with adults on relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns. She also helps people who are coping with blended family challenges, body image, eating and food-related issues, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Her way of working centres on Client-Centred Therapy. In sessions she treats the person as the expert in their own life, listening first and responding to what each client brings. She aims to help people notice their strengths and draw on them when making decisions or facing painful memories.
Gill talks things through in straightforward language. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what practical steps someone might try between meetings. She pays attention to how past experiences affect present relationships and self-view, while keeping the sessions grounded and concrete.
She has experience supporting people through divorce and separation, domestic violence, infidelity, and issues around fatherhood and family strain. She also works with loneliness, jealousy, money worries and midlife questions, helping clients untangle the parts of their life that feel stuck.
People who choose to work with her can expect regular review of goals and gradual adjustments to the way they work together. Before booking, clients are asked to confirm current session options and practical arrangements.
Client-Centred approaches and online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening first and following the client’s lead. The counsellor reflects what the person says, supports them to explore feelings, and helps them make sense of difficult experiences. This approach is often used for relationship problems, grief, shame or trauma where a steady, person-led conversation is helpful.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels useful. They will adapt the way they work as understanding grows, so the approach is agreed collaboratively rather than fixed from the start.
Confirm the exact session options before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people join from quieter surroundings or choose sessions that don't require being on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can explain which format will suit your needs when you arrange the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include body image, eating concerns, infidelity, and guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses a Client-Centred approach that starts by listening and reflecting back what the client says. The aim is to help people understand how those feelings affect their choices and relationships.
How much experience does she have?
Gill has five years of professional counselling experience working with adults on relationship problems, trauma, grief, and self-esteem challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I'm outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not currently accept international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm the current session options before booking as formats were not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.