Gemma Lillington, BACP

Gemma Lillington is a counsellor with five years' experience working with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or under strain. She welcomes individuals who are anxious, low in mood, struggling with relationships, or finding it hard to cope with change. Gemma aims to create a calm, respectful space where clients can talk openly and be heard.

She uses an integrative approach and draws on several therapies to tailor sessions to each person. That means she will listen first, then match methods to the needs and goals you bring. The work can include looking at thoughts and patterns, building practical coping skills, or paying attention to feelings in the moment.

Gemma focuses on both understanding and action. Conversations may uncover what led to current difficulties while also identifying small, practical steps to manage day-to-day life. She places emphasis on restoring confidence and helping clients regain a sense of control.

People bring a wide range of concerns, from stress, anxiety and depression to trauma, grief, addictions, eating or sleeping difficulties, and ADHD-related challenges. Sessions can also address relationship strain, intimacy issues, career pressures and anger.

Her approach is collaborative and paced to each person. Gemma supports clients to develop tools they can use between sessions so progress continues outside the therapy room.

How Gemma’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgement. It helps people feel heard and supported while they make their own decisions about change.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits because it teaches practical strategies to test and change thinking patterns.

Mindfulness Therapy involves simple exercises that bring attention to the present moment. This can help reduce rumination, improve sleep and lower stress by developing steady attention and calmer responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gemma will discuss different methods with each client and agree a plan based on their goals, preferences and what feels manageable. This is a collaborative process that may change as therapy progresses.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, reduce travel time and allow check-ins that suit a busy schedule. Some people prefer shorter or audio-only conversations to save bandwidth or to make talking more manageable, so practical arrangements can be adapted to everyday life.