Gill Ormsby

• Anxiety and depression
• Relationship and intimacy
• Trauma and abuse

About Gill

Gill Ormsby works with people on anxiety, low mood, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, trauma and a wide range of other concerns using an integrative, client-led approach. Gill is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years' experience working with UK and international clients.

Gill uses a blend of Client-Centred, Existential and Psychodynamic ideas alongside Internal Family Systems. Sessions focus on listening, making sense of patterns, and helping people find practical ways to manage day-to-day problems. Conversations cover topics such as eating and sleeping difficulties, panic, bipolar and mood disorders, grief, stress and burnout, and issues around sexuality and gender identity.

Gill also works with relationship concerns including intimacy, communication problems, separation and polyamory. They help people process past abuse and trauma, and address shame, guilt, isolation and attachment questions. Work can include exploring early experiences and current relationship patterns to reduce distress and improve decision-making.

Practical issues such as career stress, financial worries and life transitions are part of the offer. Gill describes the sessions as both short and longer term, depending on the person's needs and goals.

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and the cost varies by location. To begin, people are asked to select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

How Gill uses therapy approaches in online sessions

Gill offers Client-Centred work that focuses on the person's immediate concerns and on being listened to without judgement; this approach helps when someone needs practical support with stress, anxiety or relationship problems.

Existential work with Gill involves looking at meaning, choice and responsibility in life and can be useful for people facing big changes, questions of life purpose, or feelings of isolation.

Psychodynamic ideas are used to help identify recurring patterns from earlier relationships that affect current behaviour and feelings; this can help with attachment issues, repeated relationship difficulties and processing past trauma.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Gill will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences and may combine elements over time as those needs become clearer.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and travel, reduce time spent commuting, and allow a quicker check-in when symptoms flare. They also let people choose quieter or lower-bandwidth ways to connect, for example shorter phone check-ins or video sessions when possible.

Topics Gill lists

• Addictions
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Intimacy-related issues
• ADHD
• Stress and anxiety
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Mood disorders
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Existential Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Gill

Does she work with anxiety and depression?

Yes. Gill works with anxiety, low mood and mood disorders including bipolar and depression.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

Gill practices an integrative approach drawing on Client-Centred, Existential and Psychodynamic ideas along with Internal Family Systems.

How much experience does she have?

Gill has four years' experience working with UK and international clients.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. Gill is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

Yes. Gill accepts international clients as well as people based in the United Kingdom.

How do sessions work and what do they cost?

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

How do I start counselling with her?

Begin by selecting the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.