Jill Atkinson, BACP
Jill Atkinson works from an evidence-based approach that emphasises practical strategies and personal insight.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
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About Jill
Jill Atkinson works from an evidence-based approach that emphasises practical strategies and personal insight. She draws on cognitive and compassion-focused ideas to help people reduce stress and manage anxiety. Jill keeps sessions straightforward and grounded to help clients make small changes that feel achievable.
Jill studied Psychology and spent time teaching in South Korea, an experience that shaped her interest in how culture and community influence meaning. On returning to Scotland she moved into therapeutic roles in NHS and mental health settings.
Background and approach
Over time she completed a SCOTACS Diploma in Counselling and Group Work - a Cognitive Behavioural Approach, and now works as a counsellor with three years' experience. She also facilitates group work on self-compassion, low self-esteem and managing anxiety, and integrates learnings from Compassion-Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis, somatic approaches, mood and food work, and outdoor therapy.
These elements are used flexibly to suit each person. Jill pays attention to how the body, relationships and environment shape feelings and behaviour. People come to Jill for help with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and major life changes.
She also supports people dealing with attachment issues, guilt and shame, loneliness, social anxiety, issues around narcissism, and questions of life purpose and self-love. Sessions aim to build self-awareness and practical coping skills. Jill helps people notice unhelpful patterns, try different choices, and develop more trust in themselves.
Her style is collaborative, down-to-earth and focused on useful change.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 407936 | June 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 Jill works with
Everything Jill lists, in their own terms.
Online support
She also uses compassion-focused ideas which teach ways to soothe self-criticism and build self-kindness. These practices support people struggling with shame, low self-esteem and harsh inner voices.
Finding the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. Jill will work with each person to understand their goals and preferences, try different methods, and adjust the approach as progress is made. The aim is to match tools to what actually helps in daily life.
Online therapy sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversation and visual cues, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, reflective writing, or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments, and to maintain continuity when life is busy.
Frequently asked
What concerns can Jill help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include relationship difficulties, attachment issues, guilt and shame, loneliness and life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style?
Jill uses evidence-based techniques with a practical, compassionate style. She blends cognitive approaches with compassion-focused and somatic elements to help people make manageable changes.
How much experience does she have?
Jill has three years of experience working in NHS and mental health settings and in group work facilitation.
What formal credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds a SCOTACS Diploma in Counselling and Group Work - a Cognitive Behavioural Approach and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jill?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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