Rebecca Gilmour

Rebecca Gilmour is a BACP counsellor who offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people feeling overwhelmed or out of sorts. She greets each person with warmth and patience and believes you do not need to have everything figured out before starting counselling.

Many clients come with worries about stress, anxiety, low mood or difficulties in relationships. Rebecca also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, anger, addiction, eating concerns, work pressure and changes in life. She listens first and helps people make sense of what is happening for them in everyday language.

Rebecca uses a pluralistic approach, which means she draws on different evidence-based techniques and tailors the way she works to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps and checking in about what is helpful. Progress is shaped by the client’s needs and goals rather than a fixed method.

She aims to help people feel more in control of their emotions, build self-confidence and understand unhelpful patterns in relationships. Rebecca emphasises a steady, collaborative process that looks for small, meaningful changes over time.

Initial sessions are used to see whether the working relationship feels like a good fit. If it does, future sessions are arranged to suit the pace and aims agreed by the client and counsellor.

How a pluralistic approach works online

Rebecca describes her work as pluralistic, which means she draws on a mix of evidence-based techniques and adapts them to each person. For example, she might use goal-focused strategies to help manage stress and anxiety, which involve setting small, practical steps and reviewing progress. She may also use emotion-regulation techniques that teach ways to notice, name and manage strong feelings, useful for anger and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Rebecca will work collaboratively with each person to decide which techniques fit best for their needs, goals and preferences. She checks in regularly to make sure the work stays useful and adjusts methods when something is not helping.

Session arrangements are not listed in the biography, so please confirm the available formats before booking. Online sessions can help fit counselling into a busy life by removing travel, making it easier to schedule a shorter check-in during a break, or allowing someone to join from a quieter space. Many people find online work lets them maintain continuity of care through life changes while still focusing on practical steps and emotional skills.