Guy Illingworth, BACP
Guy Illingworth is a counsellor with four years' experience working in the United Kingdom.
About Guy
Guy Illingworth is a counsellor with four years' experience working in the United Kingdom. He holds BACP accreditation and draws on person-centred foundations alongside Jungian thought. He often supports people facing depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and life changes.
Guy aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where someone can begin to untangle difficult feelings. He trained originally in person-centred counselling and added study in Jungian psychology and psychodynamic ideas. That mix lets him balance a warm, empathetic stance with gentle structure when it helps.
Background and approach
Sessions are shaped to the person rather than a fixed formula. Guy focuses on forming a meaningful therapeutic relationship first. He listens for the emotional weight behind problems such as grief, addiction, relationship and parenting concerns.
He also works with issues around self-esteem, intimacy, body image and coping after trauma. In practical terms Guy uses a range of approaches and adapts them to each person. Sometimes sessions are exploratory and reflective, and other times they focus on small, achievable steps forward.
He aims to help people make changes that fit their life and values. Reaching out can feel hard and scary. Guy emphasises that the first contact is simply a beginning.
He offers steady support as people work through difficult moments and build toward clearer, more manageable days.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 392196 | October 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 Guy works with
Everything Guy lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Guy lists
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Online support
He also draws on solution-focused methods which concentrate on small, practical steps and clear goals. This approach can be useful for people who want concrete changes and quick strategies to manage low mood or anxiety. Choosing an approach is a collaborative process - the therapist will talk with the client about what feels right, try methods, and adapt based on how things progress.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins and messaging can suit those who prefer written reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity across time zones.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Guy commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, plus relationship, parenting and intimacy-related issues.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a person-centred stance combined with Jungian ideas and solution-focused techniques to match a client's needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Guy has four years of experience working with people facing a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials and location are relevant?
He holds BACP accreditation and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Guy accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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