Jason Gillery, BACP

Jason Gillery is a counsellor with 15 years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. He has worked across organisations, charities and private practice, supporting people facing stress, anxiety and relationship difficulties. Jason also helps those coping with trauma, abuse and intimacy-related challenges.

He has particular experience supporting people with sexual concerns and intimacy problems, including sexual dysfunctions and shame around sexual difficulties. He also works with people affected by cancer, whether they are the person diagnosed or someone supporting a loved one. Jason aims to make difficult topics easier to talk about with a straightforward, non-judgemental approach.

Jason uses an integrative method, drawing on a range of therapeutic ideas and practical tools. That means sessions are shaped to whoever sits in front of him rather than following a single technique. He believes the person is the expert in their own story and that therapy builds on existing strengths.

He places strong importance on the working relationship and on clear, steady communication. Sessions tend to focus on what feels most pressing, with practical steps people can try between meetings. The style is calm and direct, aimed at reducing overwhelm and improving everyday functioning.

People who choose Jason often want a down-to-earth counsellor who listens first and suggests simple, realistic steps next. He works in English and accepts international clients for online sessions.

How therapy approaches translate to online sessions

Jason works in an integrative way, which means he draws on a few evidence-based techniques to meet each person's needs. One common strand is problem-focused work that breaks worries into smaller steps and tests practical changes between sessions; this can help with anxiety, stress and everyday relationship problems. Another approach he uses focuses on talking through intimacy and sexual concerns in a calm, non-judgemental manner so people can reduce shame and try manageable changes in their relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss different methods with each person and decide collaboratively which fits best with their goals, preferences and what they want to change. That way the plan can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy offers several practical advantages for his practice. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when needed, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is enough, and live chat or text-based messaging suit short updates or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel, while keeping continuity of care when circumstances change.