Counsellor profile
Gill Ryan, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and trauma
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem work
About Gill
Counsellor, BACP. Gill Ryan has five years of professional experience working with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem concerns. She offers short, clear sessions aimed at helping people talk through the issues that matter most to them.
Gill uses a client-centred approach. That means sessions focus on what the person brings and on building a respectful working relationship. Conversations are guided by the client's priorities rather than a fixed programme. The emphasis is on listening, reflecting what is said, and helping someone find their own next steps.
She has also worked with blended family issues, body image, communication problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, eating and food-related issues, fatherhood matters, guilt and shame, and infidelity. Gill has experience supporting people who feel isolated or stuck in midlife, and those wrestling with money or life-purpose questions.
Sessions are practical and straightforward. Clients can expect time to talk, to be listened to, and to consider new ways of handling difficult moments. Gill aims to help people notice strengths they already have and use them to move forward.
Gill works from the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She runs counselling appointments that fit around everyday life and asks people to check session options before booking.
Client-Centred work and online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is heard, and supports people to make their own choices. This approach suits issues like relationship problems, grief, and questions about self worth because it focuses on the person's priorities rather than a set technique.Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Gill will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and work together to decide how sessions will proceed. That includes checking whether the client-centred approach feels like a good fit and making adjustments if needed.
Practical benefits of online counselling include fitting appointments around work and family commitments and avoiding travel time. Online sessions can also make it easier to arrange shorter check-ins or to meet when someone cannot get out of the house. The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available session options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals generally offer a range of session lengths to suit different needs, and Gill will discuss which setup works best for everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sort of problems does she help with?
Gill works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self esteem. She also supports people with family and life-stage concerns such as divorce, blended family matters, and midlife questions.
How would you describe her way of working?
She follows a client-centred approach, focusing on the person's concerns and priorities. Sessions centre on listening and helping people find their own solutions.
What experience does she have?
Gill has five years of professional counselling experience working with a wide range of issues including trauma, grief, relationship difficulties and self esteem.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Can sessions be held in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients outside the UK?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Fees vary with location. Sessions operate via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin with her?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.