Belinda Gammon, BACP

Belinda Gammon works from an approach grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and depression. She also supports those coping with trauma, abuse and bereavement. Her style is respectful, gentle and practical. Belinda has 11 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. She adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs. That means sessions are shaped around what someone wants to change and how they prefer to work. Sessions often begin by identifying immediate concerns and practical steps to reduce distress. Belinda uses clear, straightforward language and aims to make the work manageable week to week. Small goals and simple strategies are common early on so people can feel steadier between sessions. She spends time exploring patterns that keep problems active, such as attachment wounds, abandonment fears, communication difficulties and feelings of emptiness. For people affected by sexual assault, dissociation or post-traumatic stress she offers a paced, sensitive way to address those memories and symptoms. Belinda also helps with shame, guilt and low self-worth, and supports people through separation or the ongoing loneliness that can follow loss. She encourages self-compassion and practical steps towards rebuilding confidence and connection. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and sessions are scheduled according to therapist availability. The process is collaborative, with treatment plans revisited as needs change.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online therapy

Belinda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One approach emphasises stabilising techniques and coping skills to reduce anxiety and manage stress; this gives clear steps people can use between sessions. Another approach works gently with trauma-related memories and dissociation, pacing the conversation so difficult material can be handled without becoming overwhelming. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and how someone responds to different methods, and will adapt the plan accordingly. That collaborative process helps decide which techniques to prioritise and when to change course. Online sessions can be delivered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, people who process better in writing, or those needing flexible appointments around work or family routines. These formats make therapy more accessible across time zones and locations, and they support ongoing work with regular contact and practical tasks between sessions.