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Gillian Parker, BACP

Compassionate UK counsellor for life challenges
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Teen and young adult focus
  • Flexible online sessions

About Gillian Parker

Gillian Parker is a UK-qualified counsellor with over nine years of professional experience and is an accredited member of BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She supports people facing a wide range of difficulties, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, motivation issues, low self-esteem and confidence concerns. Gillian has worked with clients across the lifespan and has particular experience with teenagers and young adults in both school and counselling agency settings.

Her practice is shaped by person-centred and humanistic influences while also drawing on psychoeducation and elements of cognitive behavioural approaches when helpful. Gillian aims to meet clients where they are and adapts her methods to fit each person’s needs and circumstances. She frames the therapeutic work as a collaborative process, holding the view that clients are the experts in their own stories and that they already possess strengths that can support change.

Gillian describes herself as friendly, compassionate, honest and empathic. She recognises that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and she offers steady support and practical guidance to accompany clients on that journey.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Family conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Gillian Parker have?

Gillian Parker has nine years of professional counselling experience.

Is Gillian Parker a registered therapist?

Yes. She is an accredited member of BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Gillian Parker provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Gillian Parker located?

Gillian Parker is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Gillian Parker as my therapist?

You can work with Gillian Parker through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Gillian Parker work with international clients?

Gillian Parker does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Gillian Parker 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. 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 often works from a client-centred perspective, creating a warm, non-judgemental space where the person’s experience guides the work. This approach focuses on listening, empathy and helping clients explore their values and personal strengths, which can be useful for relationship issues, self-esteem and life transitions.

She also integrates mindfulness therapy techniques to help people develop greater present-moment awareness and coping strategies for stress, anxiety and emotional regulation. Mindfulness practices can support calmer responses to difficult thoughts and feelings and help build attention and resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Gillian works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences, adapting sessions as things evolve so the work remains practical and person-centred.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with a registered professional. Sessions can take place by video call or phone, and for some people live chat or text-based messaging provide convenient options to reflect between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity of care even when in-person meetings are not possible.

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