- Person-centred
- Practical tools
- Attachment focus
About Gemma
Gemma Pattison is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience. She works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship strain. Gemma aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and recognises how hard that can be.
Gemma believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths to the work. She uses a person-centred approach so clients can talk through thoughts and feelings without judgement. She also blends in other methods as needed to suit the individual.
In practice Gemma draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful patterns. She uses mindfulness to support grounding and calmer thinking. Motivational interviewing ideas can help when someone wants different habits or behaviour to stick.
Gemma has helped people with grief, trauma and abuse, parenting and family concerns, and issues linked to identity including LGBT matters. She also supports those dealing with eating and sleeping problems, addiction and burnout related to caregiving or work.
She lists adoption and foster care among areas of focus and is comfortable discussing attachment and abandonment concerns. Sessions take a practical tone and aim to build clearer steps forward rather than only talking about problems.
How Gemma uses different approaches in online work
Gemma combines person-centred principles with targeted methods to help people feel steadier and clearer. Attachment-based ideas look at relationships and early patterns, helping clients understand how those patterns show up now and what might help them feel more connected and safe. Client-centred work means the conversation follows the client’s priorities and pace, with the counsellor listening and reflecting rather than directing change.She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to break down thinking and behaviour patterns into manageable steps, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and practical life changes. Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work; Gemma will discuss options and adapt her style based on a person’s goals, preferences and what feels most helpful in sessions.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as options in the biography include video, telephone and chat and mention active message responses. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around busy lives, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals commonly use these formats to maintain continuity of care and support people in their day-to-day routines.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Gemma help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, grief, trauma and various forms of abuse, as well as parenting and family-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is mainly person-centred, offering a non-judgemental space, and she integrates other practical techniques such as cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
Gemma has eight years of professional experience working in counselling roles across different age groups.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds BACP registration and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the UK?
She accepts international clients, so people living outside the United Kingdom can enquire about working together.
How are sessions organised and what format are they?
Her biography states she uses video, telephone and chat and that she responds regularly to messages; confirm current session options when booking.
How do I begin therapy with her and what does it cost?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability; cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.