Gillian Trueman, BACP

Gillian Trueman is a United Kingdom-based therapist who blends academic training with flexible, person-focused care. She holds an MSc in Pluralistic Counselling from Abertay University, a master's-level qualification that reflects advanced study in a range of therapeutic approaches, and is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. With three years of clinical experience, she draws on a multidisciplinary toolkit to tailor work to each person's needs.

Gillian practices with a trauma-informed perspective and has substantial experience supporting people affected by trauma and PTSD. She is neurodiversity friendly, ASIST trained, and kink-aware, and offers both talking therapy and holistic options depending on what suits the individual. Her specialisms include stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, eating concerns, anger, and family issues, and she also works with a wide range of related challenges such as communication problems, domestic violence, fertility concerns, isolation and loneliness, and struggles with self-worth.

She helps people explore patterns of behaviour, navigate difficult relationships, and manage work-related stress, always aiming to co-create clear, achievable therapeutic goals and a practical path forward.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Gillian draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them - the focus is on clarifying values and taking meaningful action even when stress or anxiety is present. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape expectations and patterns, helping clients improve connection, communication, and trust in close relationships. Trauma-Focused Therapy involves approaches tailored to understanding and reducing the ongoing impact of traumatic experiences and PTSD, supporting people to process memories and rebuild a sense of safety and agency.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Gillian works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods as progress is made. Registered professionals and therapists often combine techniques to meet changing needs.

Online therapy with Gillian is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which allows for flexible scheduling and access from different locations. This range of options makes it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, or other commitments while still receiving structured, evidence-informed support.