Gail Gill , BACP

Gail Gill is an eclectic counsellor who blends humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive approaches to help people explore the reasons behind their patterns and to work toward meaningful change. Trained since 1990, she believes that individuals often hold the answers to their own difficulties and that skilled therapeutic support can help them surface and act on those insights.

Her training includes study with Gloucestershire Counselling Service, Bristol University, Gloscat and the Royal Forest of Dean College. Gail holds a Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling, an Advanced Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling and a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. She is also a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which guides professional standards in the UK.

Gail has worked across a wide cross section of society, providing counselling for organisations such as the Gloucestershire Association for Mental Health, the Terrence Higgins Trust and Gloucestershire County Council, as well as for private companies and individual clients. She maintains regular supervision and personal counselling as part of her professional practice and to meet BACP requirements.

Her aim is to support clients to take more control over their lives while respecting their capacity to make their own decisions. She does not act on a client’s behalf or simply give advice; instead she offers a collaborative process focused on the client’s goals and strengths.

How Gail Gill's Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Gail Gill draws on client-centered work to create a supportive, non-judgemental space where the client leads the conversation and explores their own priorities; this approach is helpful for people seeking clearer self-understanding and stronger decision-making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and to develop practical strategies for managing symptoms such as anxiety, low mood or panic; it works well for clients who want structured tools and measurable progress. Psychodynamic therapy explores deeper patterns that originate from past relationships and life experiences, helping clients understand how those dynamics influence current feelings and relationships.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Gail will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best suit their needs, goals and preferences. That collaboration shapes the plan for sessions and any practical techniques used.

Online therapy with Gail is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit therapy into everyday life. These options make it easier to attend sessions from different locations, accommodate varied schedules and maintain continuity of care when in-person appointments are not possible, while allowing licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent therapeutic support.