Gillian Cooper, BACP
UK therapist specialising in trauma and relationships
- Trauma and abuse support
- Stress and anxiety help
- Grief and bereavement care
About Gillian Cooper
Gillian Cooper is a licensed therapist in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience supporting adults and young people across a range of settings. She has worked in trauma services for women and young girls, private care, MIND UK, and NHS hospital bereavement services, and has provided therapeutic support for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflict, separation from children, court-related matters, teenage challenges, trauma and abuse, panic, low self-esteem, addictions, changes to sleeping and eating, and sexual problems. She also supports those coping with bereavement and loss and draws on both professional and lived experience in that area.
In addition to clinical practice, she has taught counselling up to Level 4 and worked with young and adult learners to clarify life purpose and career goals, build confidence, structure their lives, negotiate effectively, and develop resilience. She has offered support to neuro-divergent adults and young people, individuals in crisis, people presenting with challenging behaviours, and those who have experienced various forms of abuse.
Gillian describes her practice as a blend of therapist and counsellor, offering short-term, solution-focused counselling for present-day concerns alongside longer-term psychoanalytical therapy to explore underlying patterns and life history. She works collaboratively with clients to tailor a personalised approach, making the client the primary concern, creating a nonjudgmental space for sharing thoughts and feelings, keeping appropriate records of session work, and respecting each personâs capacity to problem solve. Gillian can incorporate Biblical principles and Christian values as part of her work in line with her Catholic faith, while affirming inclusion and valuing diverse perspectives. She aims to help clients co-construct a clear road map for therapy to guide progress toward their goals.
In addition to clinical practice, she has taught counselling up to Level 4 and worked with young and adult learners to clarify life purpose and career goals, build confidence, structure their lives, negotiate effectively, and develop resilience. She has offered support to neuro-divergent adults and young people, individuals in crisis, people presenting with challenging behaviours, and those who have experienced various forms of abuse.
Gillian describes her practice as a blend of therapist and counsellor, offering short-term, solution-focused counselling for present-day concerns alongside longer-term psychoanalytical therapy to explore underlying patterns and life history. She works collaboratively with clients to tailor a personalised approach, making the client the primary concern, creating a nonjudgmental space for sharing thoughts and feelings, keeping appropriate records of session work, and respecting each personâs capacity to problem solve. Gillian can incorporate Biblical principles and Christian values as part of her work in line with her Catholic faith, while affirming inclusion and valuing diverse perspectives. She aims to help clients co-construct a clear road map for therapy to guide progress toward their goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Jungian Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Gillian Cooper have?
Gillian Cooper has nine years of professional experience working with adults and young people in a variety of organisations and in private practice.
Is Gillian Cooper a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP membership, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. No additional registration details were provided.
In which languages does Gillian Cooper provide therapy?
Gillian Cooper provides therapy in English.
Where is Gillian Cooper located?
Gillian Cooper is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Gillian Cooper as my therapist?
You can work with Gillian Cooper through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Gillian Cooper work with international clients?
Gillian Cooper does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Gillian Cooper cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the 'Start Therapy' button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the 'Start Therapy' button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Gillian Cooper works from several well-established therapeutic models that can be adapted for online delivery. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape present patterns and helps people build more secure connections and manage intimacy or trust issues. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the personâs own experience, offering a non-directive space where the therapist follows the clientâs lead to foster self-understanding and self-directed change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating difficulties, and stress management.
Finding the right approach is part of the work and Gillian will collaborate with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process allows adjustments over time so treatment remains aligned with what the client finds most helpful.
Online therapy with Gillian is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life, access regular support, and work with registered professionals regardless of local travel constraints.