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Jyotsana Gilmore, BACP, NCPS

Calm, practical counselling for everyday struggles

11 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Jyotsana

Jyotsana Gilmore is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 11 years of professional experience. She offers a steady, plainspoken approach for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. Jyotsana aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and understandable.

She draws on several practical approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred therapy to help people notice patterns and try new responses.

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Background and approach

Sessions focus on small, concrete changes that make daily life easier. Conversations are down-to-earth and aimed at what matters most to the individual. Her background includes work in both India and the UK, which has shaped a flexible way of working across different cultures and life situations.

She uses this experience to offer empathy and clear tools rather than jargon. Many people she sees bring concerns about self-esteem, motivation, addictions, grief or coping with big life changes. The therapist also supports people facing issues such as trauma and abuse, family stress, intimacy problems, sleeping and eating difficulties, and anger.

She is familiar with complex presentations including bipolar concerns, attachment challenges and codependency. Jyotsana works in English and accepts international clients. Her approach is collaborative: she listens, discusses options and helps people decide what to try between sessions.

Therapeutic approaches suited to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based action. It is useful for anxiety, stress and situations where someone feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical strategies to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, sleep problems and low mood. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises the person’s own experience and aims to create a non-judgemental space for exploration.

Choosing which approach to try is a shared decision. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques together and adjust the plan based on what feels most useful. This means sessions can combine elements from different approaches to meet the person’s goals and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions suit people who prefer not to use video or who have limited bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for short check-ins, written reflections or times when typing is easier than speaking. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel or family commitments while keeping focus on clear, practical tools and conversation.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. Other areas include self-esteem, addictions, grief and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapist's style and approach?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She uses client-centred listening alongside CBT and ACT techniques to work on patterns and behaviour change.
What experience does she bring to therapy sessions?
She has 11 years of experience working in both India and the United Kingdom. That background informs a flexible and culturally aware way of working.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and client locations are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. This gives options for different schedules and preferences.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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