- Client-Centred Therapy
- Relationship strain
- Life transitions
About Gemma
Gemma Gatward is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has nine years of experience. She supports people facing relationship strain, depression, anxiety, trauma and issues common in early adulthood such as life changes, self-esteem and finding purpose.
Gemma works directly with concerns including family tension, parenting pressures, grief, post-traumatic stress and intimacy-related difficulties. She also addresses abandonment and attachment issues, sexual assault and women's health matters. Young adult issues are highlighted among her focus areas, so she often helps people navigating the move from study into work and new relationships.
Her main therapeutic approach is Client-Centred Therapy. In sessions Gemma listens to what matters to the person and responds in straightforward, conversational ways. The aim is to help clients clarify their thinking, identify practical next steps and build on strengths they already have.
Gemma draws on nearly a decade of practice to offer steady, consistent support. She adapts the tone and pace of sessions to suit the person's needs and the problems they bring. Sessions typically involve talking through recent events, patterns in relationships and coping strategies that can be tried between meetings.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a cancellable subscription model. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
How Client-Centred work translates to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person talking through what matters to them while the counsellor listens and reflects back what they hear. This approach helps people clarify feelings, test options and decide on practical next steps. It is often useful for issues like relationship strain, anxiety, low self-esteem and adjusting to life changes.The collaborative part of therapy is important. The counsellor will work with the person to identify which ways of working feel most helpful. That might mean trying a few approaches over the first sessions and agreeing what to focus on next based on goals and preferences.
Practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions around study or work and maintaining continuity when schedules are busy. If you need to check options for session length, cadence or whether video or phone is available, confirm those details before you book. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt the pacing of online meetings so they are shorter or more frequent depending on what fits your routine.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She helps with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and parenting concerns, plus young adult issues such as life transitions and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her practice is based on Client-Centred Therapy, focusing on listening, reflection and helping people find their own solutions through conversation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with relationship problems, childhood trauma, depression and related concerns.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She works in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Can non-UK residents work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
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 a series of sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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