Gayle Johnston, BACP

Gayle Johnston works from a humanistic, client-centred approach. She creates a calm, reflective space where people can talk through feelings and life events. Gayle writes plainly and listens closely, helping people make sense of what is happening to them in everyday language.

She meets each person at their own pace. Some arrive with a clear issue to address, while others seek general support; Gayle supports both kinds of starting points. Sessions focus on understanding emotions, noticing patterns, and finding small, practical ways to cope with stress and change.

Her main concerns include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self esteem and navigating life changes. She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, communication problems and divorce and separation. These areas are explored through open, non-judgemental conversation and reflection.

Gayle holds BACP, which indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has three years of experience working with people in the United Kingdom. This background shapes a gentle, person-focused style rather than a directive one.

Practical work in sessions may include naming feelings, noticing unhelpful patterns, and trying different ways of responding to difficult situations. The aim is to help people better understand themselves and take manageable steps towards feeling steadier in daily life.

How client-centred counselling adapts to online work

Client-centred therapy puts the person and their experience at the heart of the work. It involves open listening, reflective responses and supporting people to explore feelings at their own pace. This approach suits issues like anxiety, grief, low self esteem and coping with life changes because it gives space to understand what matters most to the person.

Gayle’s humanistic style means she will collaborate with each person to decide how to work together. She will help identify whether client-centred methods fit the goals and needs, and adapt the pace and focus as those needs change. Finding the right approach is part of the process, and the therapist will work alongside the client to test what helps best.

The therapist’s biography does not list which online or in-person formats are available, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow a quicker check-in when schedules are tight. It can also allow conversations without being on camera or with a shorter, phone-style check-in when that suits someone better. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor sessions to practical needs while keeping the focus on the person’s goals and what feels manageable.