Gillian Robins, BACP
Gillian Robins is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people dealing with depression, stress and anxiety.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
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About Gillian
Gillian Robins is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people dealing with depression, stress and anxiety. She helps those struggling with addictions, intimacy issues, family difficulties, low self-esteem and trauma. Gillian also works with people living with obsessions, compulsions and compulsive behaviours, and people coping with panic or post-traumatic stress.
She brings five years of professional experience and practices with registration through the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Background and approach
Her approach is trauma-informed and shaped by ideas from Dr Gabor Maté about how early life affects feelings and behaviour. Gillian explains patterns gently so clients can see the reasons behind how they respond. Sessions focus on creating a compassionate space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about without judgement.
Gillian listens closely, helps name patterns, and supports practical steps people can try between sessions. She aims to make the process steady and manageable rather than overwhelming. Gillian has both personal and clinical experience with limerence and understands how confusing and all-consuming it can feel.
That background helps her work with the specific emotional turmoil and motivation struggles that often come with intense attraction and obsessive thoughts. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She respects the courage it takes to start therapy and supports each person at a pace that suits them.
Practical tools and compassionate reflection sit alongside exploration of early life and attachment issues.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 391625 | July 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
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
Online support
She also works with practical behavioural strategies to manage anxiety, panic and compulsive behaviours. These techniques help people break down overwhelming moments into small steps they can practise, such as grounding exercises, pacing strategies and manageable behavioural changes that reduce urges over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work and is done together. Gillian discusses a client's goals and preferences, then adapts methods as therapy progresses. That collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted if something does not feel helpful.
Online therapy with Gillian is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls let you see facial expression and tone, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, short live chats suit quick check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options offer flexibility to fit sessions around work, childcare and daily routines.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Gillian address?
She supports people with depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and issues with self-esteem and intimacy. Additional focus areas include obsessions and compulsions, panic, post-traumatic stress and process addictions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is trauma-informed and collaborative, with a focus on understanding why patterns exist. She combines compassionate listening with practical steps to try between sessions.
What background does she bring to her work?
Gillian has five years of professional experience and personal experience related to limerence, which informs how she supports people with intense or obsessive attraction.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Gillian offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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