Gillian Robins

Gillian Robins is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and addiction. She also supports those dealing with intimacy issues, family conflict, low self-esteem and feelings of isolation or loneliness. Gillian brings five years of professional practice in the United Kingdom and works in English. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Her way of working is trauma-informed and influenced by the ideas of Dr Gabor Maté about how early life shapes emotional patterns. Gillian helps people notice the reasons behind their reactions so they can make different choices. She aims to create an open and compassionate space where feelings and thoughts can be named without judgement.

Sessions focus on gentle exploration of past experiences alongside practical steps for everyday life. Topics she commonly addresses include attachment and codependency, body image, impulse control, and obsessive or compulsive behaviours. She also supports people coping with process addictions such as problematic gambling, exercise or porn use.

Gillian describes the first steps as an act of courage and treats that decision with respect. Her manner is warm and straightforward, and she works with each person to set realistic, manageable goals. The practice aims to help people build self-compassion and clearer communication in relationships.

If you are considering therapy, Gillian asks you to use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that suits you. The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Gillian’s work is trauma-informed and shaped by ideas about how early experience influences later behaviour. That approach helps people trace patterns back to their origins and practise different ways of responding to old triggers. It is useful for anxiety, attachment issues and deep emotional reactions.

She also draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding patterns and building new skills in daily life. These methods aim to combine reflection about the past with concrete steps for managing impulses, improving communication and strengthening self-compassion. They are often used for addiction-related concerns, obsessive behaviours and low self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, try different methods and agree what feels most helpful. Together they decide which techniques match the client’s needs and preferences.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time, which can make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online options can also allow a shorter check-in or a session without video when people prefer less bandwidth or a quieter interaction. Since session formats are not detailed in the biography, confirm available online options before booking so you can choose what suits your routine and goals.