Jill Atkinson, BACP
Jill Atkinson is a counsellor who draws on several evidence-based methods to help people manage depression, anxiety and stress.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
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About Jill
Jill Atkinson is a counsellor who draws on several evidence-based methods to help people manage depression, anxiety and stress. She brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions and focuses on building self-awareness and practical coping skills. Jill holds the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy accreditation, BACP, and uses that background to guide her practice.
Jill studied psychology before teaching abroad in South Korea. That experience shaped her interest in how culture and daily life affect what matters to us.
Background and approach
On returning to Scotland she worked within NHS and mental health services, learning how different settings influence recovery and wellbeing. She completed the SCOTACS Diploma in Counselling and Group Work - a Cognitive Behavioural Approach, which led to qualification as a counsellor. She also runs group sessions that focus on self-compassion, low self-esteem and managing anxiety.
These groups are practical and skills-based, aimed at building small, sustainable changes. Jill has completed continuing professional development in compassion-focused approaches, transactional analysis, somatic and outdoor therapy, and mood and food. She blends these elements into one approach, using body-focused exercises, gentle enquiry about beliefs, and compassion practices when helpful.
Her work often addresses relationship issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness and questions of life purpose. Jill aims to help people learn to trust themselves more, make clearer choices and find a greater sense of contentment. She accepts clients from the United Kingdom and internationally and conducts sessions in English.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 407936 | June 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.
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Focus areas and approaches
What Jill works with
Everything Jill lists, in their own terms.
Online support
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Jill will discuss what feels most useful for each person, try different techniques and adjust plans based on progress and preference. The goal is to find practical steps that fit the client's daily life and values rather than a one-size-fits-all model.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text messaging to suit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited, live chat lets someone have a quicker check-in, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while keeping the focus on steady, manageable change.
Frequently asked
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes, and addresses related issues like relationship strain, low self-esteem and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, combining cognitive behavioural techniques with compassion-focused and somatic ideas to build skills and self-awareness.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years' experience working in NHS and mental health settings and runs group work on self-compassion, low self-esteem and anxiety management.
What credentials and region are relevant?
She holds BACP accreditation and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Work with her is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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