Gillian Ellis, BACP
Gillian Ellis is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 13 years of experience.
About Gillian
Gillian Ellis is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 13 years of experience. She supports people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and the effects of trauma and abuse. Gillian believes people know their own story and brings a steady, respectful presence to help them make sense of difficult moments.
Her approach is grounded in client-centred work, which means she listens first and follows the person's pace.
Background and approach
Trauma-focused methods are used when past harms continue to affect day-to-day life, especially after sexual or domestic abuse. Sessions aim to make distress easier to handle and to build on personal strengths. Gillian often helps people facing relationship strain, grief, problems with intimacy, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation.
She also supports clients with sleep and eating difficulties, addictions, and stress from career or parenting challenges. Concerns such as codependency, control issues and guilt are included in her work. People can expect clear, straightforward conversations rather than technical jargon.
Gillian gives practical ideas to try between sessions and checks what feels useful. The focus is on small, manageable steps that fit each person's life. She offers sessions in English and works online through a mix of formats.
To begin, someone completes a short matching questionnaire and arranges sessions that suit their schedule.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 147940 | September 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 Gillian works with
Everything Gillian lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Guilt and shame
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
Approaches Gillian lists
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
She also draws on trauma-focused therapy when past events keep causing distress. That involves careful, step-by-step work to reduce the impact of traumatic memories and to build coping strategies for daily life. It is often chosen by people dealing with sexual or domestic abuse and other forms of trauma.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Gillian works collaboratively to decide what fits best based on a person's goals and preferences. She will check in regularly and adjust methods as needed rather than sticking to a single plan.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to add flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and the after-effects of trauma and abuse. Other areas include self-esteem, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Gillian works in a client-centred way, listening first and shaping sessions around each person's needs. She also uses trauma-focused methods when past harm continues to affect daily life.
How much experience does she have?
Gillian has 13 years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people located in the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.
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