Gillian Robins, BACP
Gillian Robins helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and intimacy-related concerns.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- +5 more
About Gillian
Gillian Robins helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and intimacy-related concerns. She is experienced supporting people dealing with family conflict, obsessive thoughts, panic, and self-harm. Gillian is a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) counsellor with five years of practice in the United Kingdom.
Her style is trauma-informed and shaped by the ideas of Dr Gabor Maté about how early experiences affect feelings and behaviour.
Background and approach
She focuses on helping people notice patterns and understand the reasons behind them. That understanding is used as a starting point for change. Sessions aim to be calm, non-judgemental and straightforward.
Gillian encourages people to talk about hard feelings at a pace that feels manageable. She works with practical steps and gentle reflection rather than jargon or complex theory. Common areas she supports include attachment issues, body image, codependency, communication problems, impulsivity and loneliness.
She also helps with process addictions such as problematic porn use, exercise or gambling, and with obsessive-compulsive symptoms and panic attacks. Gillian accepts people from the UK and internationally and runs sessions online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. To start, someone completes a short matching questionnaire and then books a time that suits them.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 391625 | July 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Gillian works with
Everything Gillian lists, 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
Online support
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Gillian will work with each person to identify what feels most helpful, adapting methods to match goals and preferences. Together they will try small changes and review what works, adjusting the plan as needed rather than sticking to one fixed method.
Online therapy allows flexibility in how someone connects. Video calls let people talk face to face while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier around work breaks. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and keep continuity of care when schedules or locations change.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Gillian help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, intimacy-related concerns and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, codependency and obsessive or compulsive problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is trauma-informed and influenced by Dr Gabor Maté, focusing on understanding how early experiences shape patterns. Sessions are calm, non-judgemental and paced to suit the individual.
What is her professional background?
Gillian has five years of professional experience supporting people through a range of emotional and behavioural issues. She draws on both personal and professional insight into obsessive and consuming relational patterns.
Where is she based and what accreditation does she hold?
She practises from the United Kingdom and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes. Sessions are offered to international clients in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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