Guy Illingworth, BACP

Guy Illingworth is a counsellor working from a person-centred background with additional study in Jungian theory. He has four years of practice helping people who bring concerns such as anxiety, stress, trauma and depression. Guy aims to create a respectful space where a person feels heard and understood before deciding what happens in sessions.

He began training as a person-centred counsellor and then studied Jungian psychology and psychodynamic ideas. That mix gives him a flexible way of working - sometimes open, sometimes more structured - depending on what a person needs. He emphasises collaboration rather than imposing a fixed plan.

Sessions focus on understanding feelings, patterns and life stories. Guy uses conversational methods to help people notice what gets in the way and find new ways to cope. He also offers practical, solution-focused steps when people want short-term change.

People bring a wide range of concerns, including grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, addiction, body image and career difficulties. He also works with people exploring attachment, commitment and communication problems, and those affected by abuse or difficult life events.

Guy works with LGBT clients and addresses topics such as kink and alternative sex culture without judgement. He accepts international clients and offers therapy in English by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. To begin, a short questionnaire helps match needs and then sessions are scheduled to suit the client.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping people find their own answers. It suits concerns where being heard and understood is the priority, such as anxiety, depression and relationship distress.

Jungian Therapy pays attention to personal stories, symbols and recurring life themes. It can help when someone wants to explore deeper patterns, identity questions or the meaning behind emotional struggles.

Solution-Focused Therapy aims for practical change with clear, short-term goals. It works well for people seeking concrete steps to manage stress, improve communication or make quick adjustments in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then adapt methods together. That collaborative planning means sessions can shift over time if needs change.

Online therapy offers real flexibility. Video calls let people keep visual connection, phone sessions use less bandwidth, live chat supports quick check-ins and text messaging suits those who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel or family commitments and still keep continuity of care.