- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Guilt and shame focus
About Jillian
Jillian Whitham is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, low self-esteem and life changes. Jillian also supports those dealing with grief, sleep difficulties, career worries and concerns linked to ADHD and family matters.
Jillian uses Client-Centred Therapy to focus on what each person brings to the room. That means conversations are guided by the client’s concerns and pace, with the therapist listening and reflecting to help clarify thoughts and feelings. She also draws on Existential Therapy to look at meaning, choices and the limits people face when life feels overwhelming.
Sessions tend to be practical and conversational. Jillian aims to help people talk through what’s troubling them, notice patterns, and consider small steps that feel manageable. She works with issues such as abandonment, attachment, body image, caregiving stress, chronic illness, communication problems, eating and food-related issues, and loneliness.
People who want to address guilt and shame will find those themes included among her focus areas. Jillian invites honest discussion about how past events and current choices affect day-to-day life, and she offers steady reflection rather than quick fixes.
To begin, clients use an online matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions are provided through a cancellable subscription model.
How her therapeutic approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy places attention on what the person brings to a session. In practice this means the counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said, and helps the individual make sense of their thoughts and feelings. This approach suits people who want conversations that follow their priorities rather than a set agenda.Existential Therapy focuses on questions of meaning, choice and responsibility. It can help when someone feels stuck by life changes, loss, or persistent worry about who they are. The therapist will invite reflection on values and the options available in everyday life.
Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. Jillian will discuss aims and preferences with each person and together they will decide which methods feel most useful. That collaborative process helps shape session goals and what is tried between meetings.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or reduce the need to travel to appointments. Registered or accredited professionals can use these practical benefits to help sessions slot into a person’s everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem and depression, among other concerns such as grief, sleep problems and career worries.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She uses a conversational Client-Centred approach and existential ideas to help people talk about guilt and shame and consider their meaning in life.
How much experience does she have?
Jillian has four years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and interpersonal issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and cost varies with location.
How do I start 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.