Guy Illingworth, BACP
Guy Illingworth is a counsellor working from a person-centred foundation with added training in Jungian ideas.
About Guy
Guy Illingworth is a counsellor working from a person-centred foundation with added training in Jungian ideas. He has four years of experience supporting people dealing with trauma, anxiety, stress and depression. Guy aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can begin to talk about difficult feelings and situations.
He uses a flexible approach that combines client-centred listening with insights from Jungian psychology. That means sessions focus on what matters to the person while also exploring deeper patterns and meanings that affect mood and behaviour.
Background and approach
He adapts the level of structure to fit each individual rather than following a fixed formula. Guy commonly helps people handling life changes, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction and issues around self-esteem or career. His additional focus areas include attachment difficulties, body image and alternative sexual cultures such as kink and BDSM.
He also works with people affected by cancer, caregiving stress, domestic violence, and separation. Sessions aim to build a trusting relationship so people can try out new ways of coping and decision-making. Practical, solution-focused ideas are used alongside reflective exploration to address immediate problems and longer-term patterns.
The overall goal is to help clients feel more in control of day-to-day life and clearer about next steps. Guy offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. He brings warmth and patience to the work and supports people at their own pace.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 392196 | October 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 Guy works with
Everything Guy lists, 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
Approaches Guy lists
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Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Guy will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and together they will decide which methods to use. This collaborative process can change over time as priorities shift or progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different situations. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be quicker check-ins and use less bandwidth, live chat works for people who prefer typing, and messaging lets clients share updates between sessions. These options help make therapy flexible and easier to fit around work, family and travel.
Frequently asked
What sorts of problems does he help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. He also helps with relationships, intimacy, parenting concerns, addiction, career and self-esteem issues.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is warm and non-judgemental with a focus on listening and collaboration. He blends client-centred work with reflective exploration and some practical, solution-focused ideas.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working with a broad range of presenting issues, including historical trauma, stress and criminal rehabilitation.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
How are sessions delivered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose the format that fits their routine and comfort.
What do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and 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 therapist availability.
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