Gillian Burnett

• Anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• CBT methods

About Gillian

Gillian Burnett works with anxiety, trauma, bereavement and other life changes using a person-centred, trauma-informed approach. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years' experience in practice. Gillian offers a calm therapeutic presence and invites clients to talk through concerns at a pace that suits them.

Gillian describes her role as a guide through the counselling process. She does not give directive advice unless a client asks for practical suggestions she can offer. Sessions ask for honesty and commitment from the client, and Gillian responds with respect and professional intent.

Her work covers a broad range of issues including stress, self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy-related matters, addictions, grief, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also addresses areas such as ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, career concerns, and the emotional impact of chronic illness or caregiving.

Gillian uses a mix of approaches to suit different needs. She draws on client-centred ways of working to keep the client's perspective central. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used when helpful for changing patterns of thought and behaviour. Narrative and solution-focused ideas are brought in to reshape stories about the past and to set practical, short-term goals.

Sessions are offered in English and operate within the UK context. The first contact involves a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled initial session so practical arrangements can be discussed before ongoing work begins.

How Gillian uses talking therapies online

Gillian combines person-centred work with cognitive behavioural and trauma-focused ideas to support people online. Person-centred work means the client's concerns guide the sessions and the counsellor pays attention to the client's experience. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical strategies for changing unhelpful patterns.

Trauma-focused work concentrates on the effects of past harm and aims to reduce distress from traumatic memories or ongoing impacts. These methods can help with anxiety, grief, stress, sleep problems and coping after difficult events and are explained in straightforward terms during early sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gillian will discuss options and agree a plan based on the client's goals and preferences, working collaboratively to adjust methods as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting counselling around everyday life and reducing travel time. Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are set by the counsellor. Online sessions can make it easier to fit a brief check-in around work or to choose a lower-bandwidth option when needed.

Topics Gillian lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Coaching
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Codependency
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Dependent personality
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Fertility issues
• First responder issues
• Forgiveness
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Narrative Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Gillian

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety is listed as one of her core areas and she uses practical approaches to manage symptoms.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She offers person-centred, trauma-informed counselling and draws on cognitive behavioural, narrative and solution-focused approaches.

How long has she been practising?

She has five years' experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.

Is she accredited?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she see international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Click the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.