Gillian Hartley, BACP, NCPS
Gillian Hartley is a counsellor who helps people tackle stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Gillian
Gillian Hartley is a counsellor who helps people tackle stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. She offers calm, steady support for trauma, grief, eating and self-esteem problems. Her manner is respectful and compassionate, and she aims to make starting therapy feel manageable.
With eight years of professional experience, Gillian adapts conversations and plans to each person. She uses straightforward tools from client-centred work, cognitive behavioural ideas, and solution-focused techniques to address immediate concerns and longer-term patterns.
Background and approach
Sessions move at a pace set by the client, with practical steps between meetings when useful. Gillian explains things plainly and listens for what matters most to the client. For people struggling after loss or abuse she focuses on safety, pacing and rebuilding routines.
When eating or body-image issues appear, she helps untangle thoughts, habits and everyday triggers. She supports people dealing with infertility stress, communication problems, anger and the fallout from infidelity or narcissistic relationships. The aim is to restore a sense of control and clearer decision making, not quick fixes.
Gillian values collaboration and helps clients set clear, manageable goals. Sessions are offered in English and are delivered online by phone, video, live chat or text-based messaging. Gillian is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP and NCPS credentials.
For those ready to begin, she asks people to complete a short questionnaire to match and schedule sessions.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 311618 | June 2025 |
| NCPS | NCS23-01502 | March 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
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Infidelity
- Narcissism
- Women's issues
Approaches Gillian lists
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Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences and decide together which methods to use. That collaborative process means the plan can change as progress is made or new issues emerge.
Online sessions can be flexible to fit different lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits short check-ins and text-based messaging works for brief reflections between meetings. These formats help people keep therapy going around work, family or travel commitments and make it easier to try different ways of working without extra travel time.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Gillian help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship problems, plus issues such as eating and body image.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and practical. She listens first, then uses conversational techniques and short exercises to tackle immediate problems.
What experience does she bring?
She has eight years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and region are listed?
Her listed credentials are BACP and NCPS, and she practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
She works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
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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