- Client-centred approach
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
About Gayle
Gayle Johnston is a UK counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years of practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and the challenges of life changes. Sessions are offered in English and she sees clients within the United Kingdom.
Gayle uses a humanistic, client-centred approach that focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to each person. She aims to help people talk through upsetting events and confusing feelings so they can better understand themselves. Conversations move at a pace chosen by the client rather than being rushed.
Her work covers a range of relationship and personal issues. This includes attachment and abandonment concerns, communication and commitment problems, blended family and family of origin difficulties, and fatherhood issues. She also addresses body image, dependent personality patterns, control issues and the effects of divorce or separation.
Gayle supports people dealing with emptiness, forgiveness questions and the practical strains of ageing and geriatric issues. She also helps those coping with bereavement and trauma-related reactions. Practical coping strategies and steady reflection are part of how she works.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location. International clients are not currently accepted.
How client-centred practice works online
Gayle uses client-centred, humanistic ways of working that focus on close listening and reflecting back what matters. This approach helps people who are dealing with anxiety, grief, low self-esteem or life transitions by making space to name feelings and consider practical next steps. It is straightforward and conversational rather than directive.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gayle will talk with clients about their needs, goals and preferences and help decide together which way of working fits best. That collaborative step can be revisited as things change over time so sessions stay useful and relevant.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific online arrangements. Many people find online counselling allows them to fit sessions around work, caregiving or medical appointments and can make weekly check-ins easier to sustain. It can also make it simpler to have a shorter phone check-in if needed or to avoid using video when that feels difficult. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, commonly work this way to help people maintain therapy alongside everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Gayle help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment, family of origin issues and body image.
How does she approach therapy for someone feeling stuck?
Gayle uses a client-centred, humanistic style that focuses on listening and reflection. Sessions move at the client’s pace and aim to increase self-understanding and practical coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What professional credential does she hold?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions organised and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
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 crisis numbers.