Gemma Louise Alabi, BACP
Gemma Louise Alabi is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and related concerns.
About Gemma
Gemma Louise Alabi is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and related concerns. She is experienced at helping with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating worries, parenting strain, low self-esteem and ADHD. Gemma works from the United Kingdom and speaks English for all sessions.
Her approach is warm and straightforward. Gemma aims to create an open space where people can talk through difficult thoughts and feelings without judgement.
Background and approach
She encourages practical steps and small changes that fit into everyday life. Gemma uses methods drawn from client-centred work, cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness. That combination lets her focus on the person’s experience, spot unhelpful thinking patterns, and practise simple awareness and coping skills.
Sessions can include talking, short exercises and clear action plans to try between meetings. With six years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, she brings steady, practical support to sessions. Gemma describes the first steps as collaborative - she listens first, then suggests ways forward that suit each person’s situation.
People often come for help with mood disorders, panic attacks, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, body image and relationship-related worries like attachment or abandonment. Gemma focuses on making progress at a manageable pace and helping people build skills they can use after therapy ends.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 386758 | April 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Gemma works with
Everything Gemma lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Gemma lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is something to do together. Gemma will listen to your concerns, discuss options and tailor the way she uses these methods to match your goals and preferences. That collaborative process lets you try different tools and keep what helps most.
Online formats she offers include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful when face-to-face interaction helps the work, phone sessions can fit a shorter break or lower bandwidth, live chat can be a quick check-in and messaging supports daily reflections between sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and other commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Gemma help with?
She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety and depression and also works with concerns such as addictions, trauma, grief, eating issues, parenting strain and low self-esteem.
What is her general style in sessions?
Gemma aims for an open, non-judgemental atmosphere and a straightforward style. She listens first and then works with you to find practical steps that feel manageable.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working in counselling and related settings.
What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Gemma?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people in the United Kingdom.
How are online sessions delivered and what do they cost?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Cost varies with location and the subscription model used, which can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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