Counsellor profile
Gail Gill, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and anxiety
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
About Gail
Counsellor Gail Gill is a BACP member with 26 years' experience. She works with people in the United Kingdom on issues such as stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and addictions. Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
Gail describes her approach as eclectic. She draws on client-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive methods to respond to what a person brings. In practice this means listening to a person's history, noticing patterns and gently testing new ways of thinking and behaving.
She trained with Gloucestershire Counselling Service, Bristol University, Gloscat and the Royal Forest of Dean College. Her formal awards include a Certificate, an Advanced Certificate and a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. She also undertakes regular supervision and personal counselling to maintain her practice standards.
Gail has worked in community and voluntary settings. Past placements include the Gloucestershire Association for Mental Health, the Terrence Higgins Trust and Gloucestershire County Council, as well as private organisations and individual clients. This has given her experience with a wide cross section of people.
In sessions Gail aims to help people find their own answers rather than giving direct advice. She focuses on helping people understand why they think and act as they do, and on practical ways to make changes. She is clear that she will not act on a client's behalf and supports people to make their own decisions.
How Gail uses counselling approaches in online care
Client-centred therapy puts the person at the centre. The counsellor listens without directing and helps the person reflect on their feelings and choices. This can suit people dealing with grief, relationship issues or low self esteem.Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting. It is often used for anxiety, panic, mood problems and some compulsive behaviours.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gail will discuss options and help decide what fits your needs, goals and preferences. The choice is collaborative and can change as work progresses.
Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before you book, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time and allow quieter check-ins if that suits your day. Registered or accredited professionals offering remote work also make practical adjustments such as using voice-only calls where video is difficult, or shorter sessions when time is limited.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
Gail works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and addictions among other concerns such as self esteem and eating matters.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an eclectic style drawing on client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic ideas to suit each person.
How long has she been practising?
Gail has 26 years of experience working as a counsellor in a range of settings.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific session types.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start with her?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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