Gillian Trueman, BACP
Gillian Trueman uses a pluralistic, person-centred approach to therapy.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- +6 more
About Gillian
Gillian Trueman uses a pluralistic, person-centred approach to therapy. She combines several methods to suit each person’s needs and keeps sessions practical and straightforward. Gillian works from the United Kingdom and speaks English.
She trained to MSc level in Pluralistic Counselling at Abertay University and holds BACP registration. That academic background informs how she matches methods to a person's goals. Gillian draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-based work and trauma-focused methods to shape each plan.
Background and approach
Sessions often focus on immediate problems like stress, anxiety and relationship difficulties. She also helps people deal with grief, eating concerns, anger and family-related struggles. Gillian pays attention to related issues like communication problems, infertility worries, guilt, shame and isolation.
Gillian works with people affected by domestic violence, infidelity, postpartum depression and process addictions such as gambling or problematic porn use. She is neurodiversity friendly and takes a trauma-informed stance when that is relevant to recovery. Her practical style includes talking therapy alongside broader, holistic options when appropriate.
Clients and counsellors work together to set achievable goals and track progress over time. The emphasis is on finding what helps an individual move forward in everyday life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 401813 | 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
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Family conflicts
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Gillian lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before. Together you will try methods that fit your needs and adjust them as you learn what works in practice.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video is useful when non-verbal cues help progress work, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a session needs to fit a short break. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing reflection between sessions or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to maintain regular therapy alongside work, childcare or other commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does she help with?
Gillian supports people facing stress, anxiety and relationship difficulties. She also works with grief, eating issues, anger and a wide range of related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is pluralistic and person-centred, drawing on ACT, CBT, attachment and trauma-focused approaches. Sessions are practical and adapted to each person rather than following a single method.
How much experience does she have?
Gillian has three years of experience working as a counsellor since completing her MSc in Pluralistic Counselling. That experience includes trauma-informed practice and a range of mental health concerns.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises from the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Gillian offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Payments use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; exact cost varies with location and the therapist's availability.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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