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Gillian Robins, BACP

Gillian Robins is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and trauma.

About Gillian

Gillian Robins is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and trauma. She also helps with intimacy-related issues, self-esteem and relationship patterns that feel stuck. Gillian works from a trauma-informed perspective and values a compassionate, non-judgemental approach.

She brings five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration, which is noted as her credential. Gillian has both personal and professional insight into limerence and its confusing effects.

Background and approach

She treats that experience as another area to talk through alongside more common concerns like panic and obsessive thoughts. Gillian pays attention to how early life and attachment shape current reactions. She draws on ideas from the work of Dr Gabor Maté to make sense of why patterns developed.

In sessions she helps people identify triggers, notice unhelpful cycles, and try small changes that feel do-able. Sessions aim to be open and compassionate. The focus is on listening, helping people name feelings, and working out practical steps for the concerns they bring.

Gillian emphasises respect for the courage it takes to start therapy and aims to make the first sessions straightforward. Over time she supports work on specific areas such as codependency, body image, guilt and shame, obsessional problems, process addictions, self-harm, and rebuilding self-love. The work is paced to the person and tailored to their goals and needs.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	391625	July 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.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Depression
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Attachment issues
Body image
Codependency
Communication problems
Dependent personality
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia

Practical approaches for trauma and relationship patterns

Gillian uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding emotional patterns and making practical changes. One approach emphasises trauma-informed care, which helps people recognise how past experiences shape present reactions and supports gradual work through distressing memories or triggers. This approach can help with post-traumatic stress, panic and long-standing anxiety.

She also draws on relational and attachment-informed ideas influenced by the work of Dr Gabor Maté to explore how early relationships affect self-worth and intimacy. This helps when dealing with codependency, limerence, body image and difficulties forming stable connections.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gillian will discuss different ways of working and collaborate with each person to choose what fits their needs, goals and pace. Together they assess what feels helpful and adapt methods as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat options suit quick check-ins or shorter sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel, and they offer flexibility for different communication preferences.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Gillian commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, self-esteem and related difficulties like panic, obsessions and process addictions.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is trauma-informed and compassionate, with an emphasis on making sense of patterns and trying small practical steps to change them.

What background and experience does she bring?

Gillian has five years of professional experience in the UK and personal insight into limerence, which she integrates into her work where relevant.

What professional credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the BACP and practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and client locations are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Gillian offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.