Jyotsana Gilmore, BACP, NCPS

Jyotsana Gilmore uses a blend of practical talking therapies to help people manage stress, anxiety and depression. She draws on plain, straightforward methods so clients can learn tools that fit everyday life. Jyotsana welcomes honest conversation and makes space for worries about relationships, motivation and self-esteem.

She has worked for 11 years across India and the United Kingdom. That experience includes supporting people facing addictions, grief, trauma and a wide range of life changes. Jyotsana also focuses on intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, career pressures and issues linked to identity and LGBT matters.

In sessions she aims to build an open, non-judgemental atmosphere where people can speak honestly. The counselling style is collaborative - she listens, reflects, and helps people try practical steps between sessions. Her approach mixes acceptance-based work with cognitive tools and skills training.

Jyotsana holds BACP and NCPS credentials, which are noted in her background. She offers help to people from many places and will discuss what form of support might work best. Many clients come for short-term, focused work while others choose longer-term support.

Signing up starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. That first meeting is often used to agree goals and decide which techniques will be most useful going forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values. It can help with anxiety, depression and life transitions by teaching practical ways to stay engaged in life despite distress. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviours interact and uses specific exercises to reduce unhelpful thinking and develop healthier habits. It is commonly used for anxiety, low mood and stress management. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of therapy, emphasising empathetic listening and working at the client's pace to build self-understanding and confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jyotsana will discuss different methods and help pick the best fit based on a person's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and techniques can be adjusted as needs change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more accessible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions suit those with limited bandwidth or who prefer no video. Live chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, flexible scheduling or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping a steady course of support.