- Person-centred approach
- Practical tools
- Video phone chat
About Gemma
Gemma Pattison is a counsellor with eight years of experience working in the UK and supporting people through common life challenges. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Gemma speaks English and offers a calm, non-judgemental way to talk through worries about stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties.
Gemma works in a person-centred way, which means she follows the pace a person sets and listens for what matters most. She also draws on other approaches to help with thinking patterns and everyday habits, so sessions can include practical tools as well as time to reflect. This approach aims to help people untangle thoughts, notice patterns, and try out different ways of coping.
Clients often bring concerns such as trauma and abuse, bereavement, self-esteem struggles, addiction, parenting pressures, sleep or eating difficulties, and career-related stress. Gemma also supports people with neurodiversity-related issues and a range of relationship and intimacy questions. She treats these topics with straightforward language and practical focus.
Gemma uses video, telephone and chat to connect and she regularly responds to messages between sessions. Therapy is presented as a collaborative process where the person sets goals and Gemma helps them test new approaches to everyday habits. She encourages people to take small steps and reflects on what works and what does not.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability. Gemma’s practice works through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Gemma works in a person-centred way, which means she follows the pace a person sets and listens for what matters most. She also draws on other approaches to help with thinking patterns and everyday habits, so sessions can include practical tools as well as time to reflect. This approach aims to help people untangle thoughts, notice patterns, and try out different ways of coping.
Clients often bring concerns such as trauma and abuse, bereavement, self-esteem struggles, addiction, parenting pressures, sleep or eating difficulties, and career-related stress. Gemma also supports people with neurodiversity-related issues and a range of relationship and intimacy questions. She treats these topics with straightforward language and practical focus.
Gemma uses video, telephone and chat to connect and she regularly responds to messages between sessions. Therapy is presented as a collaborative process where the person sets goals and Gemma helps them test new approaches to everyday habits. She encourages people to take small steps and reflects on what works and what does not.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability. Gemma’s practice works through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Gemma’s approaches fit with online therapy
Gemma draws on person-centred work alongside cognitive behavioural and mindfulness ideas to help people notice and change unhelpful patterns. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening, empathy and following the person’s priorities so sessions can be paced to what feels manageable. Cognitive behavioural ideas look at thoughts and everyday habits, helping people test small changes and track what improves. Mindfulness techniques support noticing stress and building simple daily practices to reduce reactivity.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gemma will talk with the person about goals and preferences and together they will choose methods that feel useful. The process is collaborative and flexible, so the mix of listening, practical exercises and short mindfulness practices can be adjusted over time.
The therapist’s profile notes that she uses video, telephone and chat to connect, and that she actively responds to messages. If you want to know which session formats are currently offered or what will fit your routine best, confirm the options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, reduce travel time and allow brief check-ins by message when helpful.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Gemma help with?
Gemma supports people with stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship issues, as well as trauma, bereavement and self-esteem concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is mainly person-centred, so she follows what matters to the individual while offering a non-judgemental space and practical tools when needed.
What is her professional background?
Gemma has eight years of experience in counselling roles and has worked with a wide range of presenting issues across age groups.
Which professional credential does she hold?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, as stated in her profile.
Can sessions be held in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Gemma accepts international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
Gemma uses video, telephone and chat for communication and also responds to messages between sessions.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Gemma?
Begin by clicking the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.