Gail Gill

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse

About Gail

Gail Gill works on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions and related concerns using a mix of client-centred, cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic approaches. She is a member of the BACP and has 26 years' experience in counselling across community and voluntary settings.

Gail began training in 1990 and has formal qualifications including a Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling, an Advanced Certificate, and a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. She has trained with Gloucestershire Counselling Service, Bristol University, Gloscat and the Royal Forest of Dean College.

Her practice draws on humanistic ideas and psychodynamic thinking alongside cognitive methods. In sessions she helps people look at why they feel and behave as they do, and to learn practical ways to change patterns that cause distress. She focuses on supporting people to make their own decisions rather than giving advice.

Gail has worked with a mixture of organisations including the Gloucestershire Association for Mental Health, the Terrence Higgins Trust, Gloucestershire County Council, private companies and individuals. She also keeps up regular supervision and engages in personal counselling as part of her professional practice.

In practical terms she aims to be straightforward about the work. Clients may bring painful or sensitive material and Gail uses her counselling skills to help them find answers within themselves and to take more control over their lives. She does not act on a client's behalf or give direct advice.

How Gail’s approaches work for online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client's own experience and personal resources. The counsellor listens actively, reflects what is said and helps the person find their own answers. This approach suits people who want to explore feelings and make decisions for themselves.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. It uses practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour, which can help with anxiety, low mood and panic-related problems.

Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to patterns from past relationships and unconscious feelings. It can help people understand repeated patterns that affect current relationships and emotional life.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Gail will discuss goals, preferences and day-to-day needs and agree which methods to try. This may mean combining approaches and adjusting the work as progress is made.

Confirm session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins where useful, and remove travel time. It can also make it simpler to continue work when someone moves or has changing commitments.

Topics Gail lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Depression
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Communication problems
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• HIV and AIDS
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Midlife crisis
• Mood disorders
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Psychodynamic Therapy

Questions about Gail

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and panic attacks are listed among her main concerns and she uses cognitive behavioural methods alongside other approaches.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises client-centred work, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic therapy, often combined to suit the client.

How long has she been practising?

She has 26 years' experience in counselling, with training dating back to 1990.

Where is she based and registered?

She works in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she offer?

Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are available.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with her?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.