Gillian Hartley MBACP BSc Hons Counsellor and Supervisor
About me
Hello, my name is Gillian – most call me Gill. I am a qualified Therapeutic counsellor, supervisor and member of the BACP. I work as an integrative counsellor and supervisor, using person-centred therapy as the foundation of my work, I may draw on other counselling modalities to find the best fit for you.
I work to your needs, the sessions are tailored to you, providing a safe space for you to say the unsayable, allowing you to be heard without judgement.
I work from an office at home and my availability is:
Monday evenings
Tuesday evenings
Wednesday day and evenings
Thursday evenings
Friday evenings
Saturday mornings.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 1 & Level 2 in Therapeutic Counselling.
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
- Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Children and Adolescents.
- Level 3 Diploma in Eating Disorder.
- Level 4 Diploma in Bereavement.
- BSc Degree in Therapeutic Counselling.
- Certificate of Counselling and Psychotherapy Supervision Practice.
- Certificate in Working with Trauma and PTSD.
- Certificate in Online Therapy Training: Telehealth for Mental Health
Professionals
Some of my training, workshops and Continued Professional Development include:
- Solution focused therapy.
- TA 101.
- Bereavement.
- Pet Bereavement.
- Self harm.
- Self esteem.
- Post traumatic stress.
- Equality & diversity.
- FGM course.
- Couples Counselling
- BACP network meetings.
I have also had the pleasure of managing two busy diverse charitable practices, these experiences have facilitated in my growth as a counsellor.
Member organisations

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
BACP is one of the UK’s largest professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy. Therapists registered with the Association fall into a number of different membership categories such as Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP and Registered Member MBACP (Accred), each standing for different levels of training and experience. MBACP (Accred) and MBACP (Snr Accred) members have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by the Association.
Registered members can be found on the BACP Register, which was the first register to achieve Accredited Voluntary Register status issued by the Professional Standards Authority. Individual Members will have completed an appropriate counselling and/or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but will not appear on the BACP Register until they've progressed to Registered Member MBACP status.
All members are bound by a Code of Ethics & Practice and a Complaints Procedure. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership

Accredited Register Scheme
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.

Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have a personal understanding of endometriosis and the realities of this painful disorder. This condition has led me to be more compassionate and understanding and that acceptance can be an emotional trauma.
I have a special interest in pet bereavement and having experienced a recent loss myself, my own grief acted as a catalyst to me becoming a pet bereavement counsellor, as I struggled to find support due to the lack of provision offered locally.
A pet is often at the centre of a loving family and can bring joy in so many ways. However, the loss of a pet can be heart breaking for the whole family. Sometimes, we are left not knowing which way to turn.
Therapies offered
Fees
Appointments last 60 minutes. Your initial assessment appointment is up to 40 minutes.
- £25.00 Initial assessment – up to 40 minutes.
- £40.00 for one counselling hour for individuals.
- £220.00 for six sessions.
- £50.00 for one counselling hour for couples
- £280.00 for six sessions.
- £30.00 counsellors in training.
- Supervisees - £30.00 counsellors in training for 1 hour.
- Supervisees - £40.00 qualified practitioners for 1 hour.
Concessions*
- £30.00 for one counselling hour.
- £160 for six sessions.
*with evidence of disability benefits, PIP or pension credits.
Further information
I have an enhanced DBS and I’m fully insured. I work with children, young people and adults.
I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and therefore I work in accordance to their code of ethics, confidentiality and good practice.
I also receive regular supervision to ensure that I am working ethically and in the best interest of the client.