Guy Illingworth, BACP

Guy Illingworth is a psychotherapist with a background in person-centred work and Jungian ideas. He holds BACP registration and has four years of practice helping people with issues such as trauma, anxiety, stress and depression.

He began training as a person-centred counsellor and later studied Jungian psychology and psychodynamic approaches. That mix means he aims to create a supportive space while offering structure when it helps. Sessions are shaped around the individual rather than a fixed programme.

Guy focuses on listening carefully and helping clients make sense of difficult experiences. He works with matters like grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, addiction, self-esteem and career concerns. He also offers support around body image, attachment difficulties and complex histories such as abuse or criminal rehabilitation.

In sessions he uses a collaborative stance. He encourages people to notice what works and what does not, and to try small changes that fit their life. The emphasis is on practical steps alongside deeper personal exploration when that is useful.

Reaching out can feel hard and uncertain. Guy aims to make the first conversations straightforward and non-judgemental, helping people move towards clearer choices and more manageable days.

How his approaches shape online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping the person lead the pace of change; it is useful for building trust and tackling issues like anxiety or low self-esteem. Jungian Therapy explores personal meaning, symbols and life patterns to help with deeper difficulties such as grief, identity or long-standing emotional pain. Solution-Focused Therapy is practical and goal-oriented, helping people identify small, concrete steps to improve day-to-day coping and resolve specific problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work itself. Guy collaborates with each person to find what fits their needs and goals. He will suggest ways of working, check how those feel, and adapt the style as therapy progresses so the relationship and method evolve together.

Please confirm which online session options are available before you book, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits someone's schedule. They also let people access therapists who practise from different areas, which can widen choice when looking for the right match.