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Gillian Langford, BACP

Gillian Langford is a counsellor who helps people dealing with trauma and abuse, eating concerns, parenting stress, low self-esteem and major life changes.

Trauma and abuse
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
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About Gillian

Gillian Langford is a counsellor who helps people dealing with trauma and abuse, eating concerns, parenting stress, low self-esteem and major life changes. She works with individuals facing issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image and substance problems. Her approach aims to make talking about hard things easier and more manageable.

Gillian creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can speak openly about thoughts and feelings. She uses simple, practical methods so conversations stay focused and useful.

Background and approach

Sessions are aimed at helping people notice what matters to them and take steps that fit their life. Her style blends acceptance-based ideas with person-centred listening and emotion-focused work. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to help with overwhelming feelings and to build steady routines.

She also draws on existential questions when people want to re-evaluate purpose and meaning. Gillian has ten years of experience and holds BACP registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She brings that background into each session while tailoring the approach to the individual’s needs.

People can expect a collaborative process where small changes are practised between sessions. The work may include noticing patterns, trying out new ways of relating, and learning simple coping skills to reduce distress. Progress is paced to each person’s comfort.

Sessions are offered in English and Gillian is based in the United Kingdom. She is open to working with people from other countries as part of her practice.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	383276	February 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Gillian lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Trauma and abuse
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Self-harm
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Gillian names

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How these approaches translate to online therapy

Gillian combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy in ways that suit remote work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings, clarify what matters to them, and take small actions in line with those values. It is useful for trauma, anxiety and for moving through life changes.

Client-Centred Therapy offers warm, non-judgemental listening and support. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflecting and exploring emotions so people feel heard and understood. This approach helps with self-esteem, relationship difficulties and parenting stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Gillian will work with each person to choose what fits best. She discusses goals, preferences and practical needs, then adapts techniques as the work continues. That collaborative planning helps make online sessions feel personally relevant.

Online therapy can be flexible and practical. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit short check-ins, journalling between sessions, or for people who find writing easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and daily life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Gillian support?

Gillian works with trauma and abuse, eating concerns, parenting stress, self-esteem issues and coping with life changes. She also supports people with attachment problems, body image, substance issues and related matters.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She offers a calm, non-judgemental space and listens in a person-centred way. Sessions focus on practical steps, emotional processing and noticing patterns that keep problems going.

How long has she been practising?

Gillian has ten years of professional experience working with people on a range of concerns and life challenges.

What credentials and location are on record?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients from other countries as part of her practice.

How are sessions delivered?

Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.

What does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with sessions?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.