Lianne Gow, BACP

Lianne Gow is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has three years of counselling training and professional practice. She has worked in mental health roles for over seven years and draws on that experience when supporting people who are feeling overwhelmed. She offers calm, practical support for stress, anxiety, depression and the effects of trauma and abuse.

She keeps sessions simple and collaborative. Lianne aims to plan sessions with each person so their specific needs shape the work. She focuses on listening carefully and responding with respect and compassion. This helps people feel heard and able to take small steps forward.

Beyond anxiety and depression, Lianne also helps people facing compassion fatigue, low self-esteem and challenges around attachment or abandonment. She works with issues such as body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, communication difficulties and life direction concerns. She can also support those dealing with guilt, shame, dissociation and the aftermath of separation.

Her approach is rooted in Client-Centred Therapy, which means the person sets the pace and the topics. Sessions aim to build resilience and self-understanding rather than following a fixed script. Lianne adapts to what each person brings to the room.

Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat and text-based messaging. People in the United Kingdom can use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time to book sessions and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How a Client-Centred approach works online

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows the person's lead, helping them name what matters and set the pace. This approach suits people dealing with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, and the emotional impact of trauma or abuse.

The emphasis is on creating a collaborative relationship. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and adjust the style as needed. Finding the right way of working is part of the therapy, and this is decided together based on what feels most helpful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues, phone can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer not to use video. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving or mobility needs and allow people across the United Kingdom to access consistent support.