Hardish Gill

Hardish Gill is a BACP counsellor based in the West Midlands who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, anger and addiction. She writes in simple, direct language and focuses on practical changes people can use day to day. Her manner is warm and interactive, and she encourages small steps that build confidence and resilience.

She uses person-centred ideas to make sessions about the person's needs and choices. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviours. Solution-focused ideas help set short-term goals and track steady progress.

Hardish often blends approaches to suit each person. That might mean learning mindfulness and self-care, practising journalling to clarify feelings, or trying behaviour changes outside sessions. She works with people who want a clear plan as well as those who want time to explore feelings at a gentler pace.

Over six years she has supported people through grief, relationship strain, career transitions and major life change. She aims to set out a simple treatment plan tailored to each person’s aims and practical needs. Sessions are conversational and goal-aware rather than overly technical.

Her style is patient, empathetic and non-judgemental. Hardish encourages realistic steps and honest reflection so people can make steady progress. If someone wants practical skills plus time to explore emotions, she aims to offer both.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Person-centred therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. In practice this means the counsellor reflects what is said, helps the person find their own solutions and prioritises the client’s needs in session. It suits people who want a supportive space to talk and be heard.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It breaks problems into steps, teaches practical techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and encourages small behavioural experiments. This approach is often used for anxiety, low mood and anger management because it gives concrete tools to try between sessions.

Solution-focused work concentrates on small, achievable goals and practical change. It helps people spot what already works and build on it with clear next steps. Many people find it useful alongside longer conversations about feelings.

Choosing the right mix is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt the approach as progress is made. That collaborative process helps clients try techniques and adjust plans if needed.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the available session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow options that suit quieter surroundings or less bandwidth, depending on what is offered, so practical life demands can be better balanced with regular sessions.