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Guy Illingworth, BACP

Guy Illingworth is a counsellor who trained in person-centred practice and has built on that with study in Jungian psychology.

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About Guy

Guy Illingworth is a counsellor who trained in person-centred practice and has built on that with study in Jungian psychology. He has four years of experience working with people who bring anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, depression and related concerns. He aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can speak openly and be heard.

Guy uses a flexible style that adjusts to what each person needs. Sometimes sessions are open and exploratory.

Background and approach

Other times they follow a clearer structure to address a specific problem or goal. He matches his approach to the person rather than using a fixed method. He places importance on empathy and being present for the emotional meaning behind a person's story.

That means listening carefully and responding in ways that help people feel understood. The working relationship is treated as the core tool for change. Conversations may draw on Jungian ideas about personal symbols and meaning, and on solution-focused techniques when a practical plan is helpful.

The overall aim is to find what works for the individual and build coping skills they can use between sessions. Guy works with a wide range of life issues including grief, relationship and intimacy difficulties, addictions, self-esteem and career questions. He also supports people dealing with family problems, caregiver stress, and the psychological impacts of illness or disaster.

He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	392196	October 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 Guy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coaching
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Guy names

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Approaches that shape online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being listened to without judgement and on building a trusting therapeutic relationship; it helps when someone needs understanding and emotional support. Jungian Therapy invites exploration of personal symbols, dreams and meaning to uncover deeper patterns that affect mood and identity. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and clear goals to create change quickly for problems like anxiety, stress or relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Guy will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then agree a way of working. That collaborative decision can change over time as goals shift or different methods seem more useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and suit shorter check-ins or when video is not practical. Live chat and messaging let people check in between sessions or use brief written exchanges when fitting therapy around work or family life. These options give flexibility so therapy can fit everyday schedules and practical constraints.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Guy help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, plus a broad range of other concerns such as addictions, relationship and family problems, self-esteem and career difficulties.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is flexible and empathetic, combining person-centred listening with Jungian exploration and practical solution-focused work when helpful.

What is his professional background?

He has four years of clinical experience and trained initially as a person-centred counsellor with further study in Jungian psychology and related approaches.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

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

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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