Gayle Johnston, BACP

Gayle Johnston is a UK qualified, BACP registered humanistic counsellor who offers a calm, reflective setting for people to explore their feelings and life experiences. She creates a listening space where emotions can be named and examined at a pace that suits each individual, whether someone arrives with a clear issue to address or simply senses they need support.

Gayle emphasizes genuinely being heard, helping clients to make sense of their inner world and to build a deeper understanding of themselves. Through thoughtful, client-led conversations she supports people as they work towards greater peace and improved wellbeing. Gayle’s registration with the BACP means she is recognised by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK, and reflects her commitment to professional standards and ongoing development.

People work with Gayle to talk through stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, self-esteem concerns and life changes, and she adapts the pace and focus of sessions to meet what each person needs in the moment.

Client-Centered and Humanistic Online Support

Gayle works from a client-centered perspective rooted in humanistic principles. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting each person where they are, offering empathic listening and reflective responses that help clients explore feelings and make sense of their experiences. This approach is especially useful for problems like anxiety, stress, self-esteem concerns and the emotional aftermath of loss or trauma.

Alongside the client-centered stance, Gayle brings a broader humanistic emphasis on personal growth and self-understanding. That means sessions aim to create space for clients to clarify values, examine relationships and process life changes in ways that feel authentic to them. The therapist and client collaborate to decide which methods and goals feel most helpful, adapting the work as needs and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Gayle is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and preferences. These remote options make it easier to access support from home or other convenient locations, and they allow clients and registered professionals to maintain continuity of care even when in-person meetings are not possible.