About Gemma
Gemma Morley is a BACP counsellor who works in a warm, person-centred way. She aims to make talking about worries feel easier and more manageable. Many people come to her for anxiety, stress, relationship strain, low self-esteem or help coping with life changes.
Gemma focuses on building a genuine therapeutic relationship. She listens without judgement and adapts sessions to each person. The starting point is always the client's pace and what feels most useful in the moment.
Background and approach
Her practice takes a flexible approach. Where it helps, she uses creative methods such as painting, drawing, sand trays, picture cards or writing to open up discussion. These activities are suggested only when they suit the person and can give new ways to understand feelings and experiences.
Sessions may involve talking, guided mindfulness or role play, depending on what is helpful. Gemma supports people dealing with issues such as panic attacks, social anxiety, body image concerns, guilt and shame, isolation, workplace stress and bereavement or separation. She has five years' experience working with adults in the United Kingdom.
Gemma describes her work as collaborative, meeting people where they are and helping them find practical steps to feel steadier and more in control.
Client-centred work online and flexible session styles
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a trusting, non-judgemental relationship. The counsellor listens closely and follows the client's lead, helping people to name feelings and make sense of difficult moments. This approach suits worries such as anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship stress.Gemma also offers creative ways into difficult topics, such as drawing or guided writing, for clients who find talking hard. These methods can reveal emotions and patterns that are tricky to put into words and can be adapted for online use when a person prefers a different form of expression.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most comfortable, then decide together which methods to try. That means sessions can change over time as needs evolve.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people read facial cues and body language, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for short check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
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- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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