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- Client-Centred Therapy
- Relationship issues
- Childhood trauma
About Gemma
BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with nine years' experience. Gemma Gatward helps people with relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, depression, anxiety, trauma and related issues. She works using client-centred therapy and focuses on practical, conversational support.
Gemma keeps sessions straightforward and people-focused. She listens to what matters to each person and follows their lead when deciding what to address. Conversations aim to make difficult topics clearer and to build ways of coping that fit day-to-day life.
Her background includes substantial work with childhood trauma and post-traumatic stress. She also supports people dealing with grief, intimacy issues, self-esteem and the stresses that come with life changes. Gemma has experience with pregnancy and childbirth concerns and with sexual assault and abuse survivors.
In practice Gemma pays attention to attachment and communication patterns. She works with issues such as abandonment feelings and problems in connecting with others. Sessions can include talking through specific incidents, noticing patterns, and trying out new ways of handling difficult moments.
People who contact Gemma are offered clear next steps rather than vague promises. She asks about immediate priorities, practical constraints and what a useful first session would look like. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire then book a first session through the online options button.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Gemma provides services in English and does not accept international clients at this time.
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How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client's own perspective. The therapist listens, reflects and follows what the client brings to the session. This approach helps when someone needs a space to make sense of emotions, relationship patterns or past events without being steered into a specific technique.Using a client-centred way of working online means sessions still centre on the person's concerns and goals. The therapist and client decide together what to focus on and how to adapt the conversations to fit practical needs. This is a collaborative process and the approach can change as goals evolve.
The practical benefits of online work depend on the session formats offered. The original biography does not list specific formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also make it easier to keep continuity of care when life circumstances change, with the therapist and client agreeing on what scheduling and session length best suit them.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she specialise in?
She works with relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, depression, anxiety and trauma-related concerns including post-traumatic stress.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her main approach is Client-Centred Therapy. This means sessions follow the client's priorities with an emphasis on listening and reflecting to help people make sense of their situation.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has nine years' experience working in the UK, including experience supporting people with childhood trauma and related issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and do you accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost structured?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.