Jennifer Gilroy

Jennifer Gilroy is a counsellor who uses a client-focused way of working. She aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. She describes the first step towards change as brave and offers steady support through that process.

With three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom, she helps people sort through strong feelings and painful memories. Sessions are practical and straightforward, with time spent listening first and then planning simple steps forward. That might mean spotting unhelpful thinking patterns or trying gentle mindfulness exercises to reduce overwhelm.

Jennifer draws on approaches such as Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She adapts these to each person, working at a pace that feels manageable. The focus is on what matters most to the individual and on realistic goals for everyday life.

Her additional experience includes areas such as grief, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, anger and relationship issues. She also supports people dealing with attachment wounds, guilt, shame and the effects of abuse. Conversations are aimed at making sense of experiences and finding ways to cope that fit a person’s life.

Sessions are delivered in English and Jennifer is open to working with people internationally. To begin, she asks new clients to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following a person's lead to understand what matters most. Online sessions allow time for this listening and for gentle reflection on feelings and priorities. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioural experiments. In online work CBT techniques can be practised between sessions and reviewed together. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on making sense of traumatic memories and building coping skills to reduce their hold on daily life; pacing and stabilisation are central to this work online.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss different methods and work with the client to choose what fits their goals and comfort. Decisions about pace, techniques and focus are collaborative and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow check-ins between commitments. It also permits different ways of working, such as using brief telephone check-ins or longer video conversations, depending on what the therapist and client agree will work best.