- Family concerns
- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
About Gillian
Gillian Robins is a counsellor who helps people facing stress and anxiety, depression, addictions, intimacy-related difficulties, and family concerns. She also supports those struggling with self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and issues such as compulsions, panic, and isolation. Gillian works in English and practises from the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience and a BACP credential.
Her style is trauma-informed and shaped by the ideas of Dr Gabor Maté, with attention to how early experiences influence present behaviour. Gillian aims to help clients understand the reasons behind their patterns so they can make practical changes. She describes the work as collaborative and paced according to each person’s comfort.
Sessions focus on creating an open, compassionate space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Gillian draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address problems such as codependency, attachment difficulties, body image concerns, and process addictions including gambling or exercise-related issues. She also supports people working through obsessive thoughts, self-harm, guilt, and shame.
Gillian values clear, down-to-earth conversation and practical steps alongside emotional processing. She respects the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to make early sessions manageable and straightforward. People who come with worries about relationships, intimacy, or repeated unhelpful patterns often find this approach useful.
To begin, readers should use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability. The subscription model used for sessions can be cancelled at any time and pricing varies by location and therapist availability.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Gillian’s work is trauma-informed and draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One approach she emphasises involves understanding how early experiences shape current feelings and behaviours; this helps people make sense of repeating patterns and identify moments where change is possible. Another common strand of her practice focuses on addressing compulsive or process-related behaviours by looking at triggers, routines, and alternative coping strategies that reduce harm and increase choice.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Gillian will work with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels tolerable in therapy, and then adapt methods over time rather than imposing a single path. This helps people try practical steps alongside emotional exploration and check in about what is and isn’t helpful.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact formats available before you book because the biography does not list them. Online work can make therapy easier to fit around daily life, shorten travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a busy schedule. It can also make it simpler to continue sessions if you are living in a different location, provided the therapist’s arrangements support international clients.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Gillian help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, intimacy-related issues, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is trauma-informed and influenced by the work of Dr Gabor Maté, focusing on understanding how early experiences shape current patterns.
What experience does she have?
Gillian has five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and the therapist’s availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.