Jason Gillery, BACP

Jason Gillery is a counsellor with 15 years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. He has worked across charities, organisations and independent practice, and supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems and intimacy concerns. He also helps people affected by trauma and abuse, and those coping with the impact of cancer in themselves or a loved one.

He takes an integrative approach, drawing on a range of theories and tools to suit each person. He believes the client is the expert in their own story and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer communication rather than jargon-heavy explanations.

Clients often bring worries about shame, guilt or embarrassment linked to sexual difficulties or intimacy. He aims to create an atmosphere that reduces judgement and makes those conversations easier. He pays attention to building a reliable working relationship as the foundation for change.

His background includes substantial time in organisational and charity settings alongside independent practice work. That mix informs an approach that is flexible and grounded in real-life situations. He encourages people to try different strategies until they find what helps.

If you are considering starting therapy, he asks people to be curious about what they want to change and to bring specific examples to sessions. That helps him tailor practical tools and communication techniques to each person’s needs.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Many people benefit from approaches that focus on emotions and relationships. One common option is emotion-focused work which helps identify and name feelings, then use that awareness to change unhelpful patterns. This can be useful for anxiety, shame and intimacy struggles. Another helpful route is skills-based work that teaches practical communication and coping techniques, such as how to manage stress or talk about difficult topics without escalation. That approach is often used for relationship and family concerns.

Finding the right combination is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to test different tools and approaches and agree what helps most. Goals, preferences and everyday realities guide those decisions so the plan can change as progress is made.

Confirm the session formats before booking because the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or medical appointments and can reduce travel time. They also allow shorter check-ins when people need brief support or telephone options that require less bandwidth. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and communication techniques to work well in remote sessions, helping therapy fit into daily life.