Jyotsana Gilmore, BACP, NCPS

Jyotsana Gilmore is a credentialed counsellor based in the United Kingdom with over 11 years of professional experience across India and the UK. She has supported people working through stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, motivation and confidence struggles, low self-esteem, and depression. Jyotsana combines practical therapeutic skills with a warm, empathetic presence to help clients explore their thoughts and feelings and identify steps toward greater wellbeing.

She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where people can share honestly and start to make sense of difficult emotions and situations. Jyotsana holds professional credentials including BACP and NCPS - BACP is a recognised UK counselling association and NCPS is a national-level counselling credential - which reflect her commitment to ongoing professional standards and development. She understands that beginning therapy takes courage and recognises the significance of that first step for anyone who seeks support.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and build practical habits that align with their values. ACT is often used for anxiety, stress, and issues where avoidance limits life choices because it focuses on taking meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that explores the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours to develop new coping strategies. CBT is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasises a supportive, non-directive relationship where the therapist listens deeply and helps clients find their own solutions. This approach can be particularly helpful for building self-worth, improving confidence, and working through relationship or identity concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jyotsana works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy with Jyotsana is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from different locations while working with a registered professional.