Gail Gill is an eclectic counsellor who adapts her approach to suit each client’s needs, working in the way that will most effectively support change and self-understanding.

Her training since 1990 has included Humanistic, Psychodynamic and Cognitive therapies, and she uses those perspectives to help clients explore the reasons behind their patterns and to find their own paths to change. She believes answers often lie within the individual and applies her skills to assist clients in uncovering those answers.

Gail holds a Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling, an Advanced Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling and a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, and she trained with Gloucestershire Counselling Service, Bristol University, Gloscat and the Royal Forest of Dean College. She has 26 years of experience and has worked with a broad cross section of society, including roles with the Gloucestershire Association for Mental Health, the Terrence Higgins Trust, Gloucestershire County Council, many private companies and individual clients.

To provide a high standard of care and to meet BACP requirements, Gail engages in regular supervision and receives personal counselling. Confidentiality is a core concern in the service she offers – she recognises that clients may disclose sensitive or painful matters and understands how important it is to know how safe those disclosures are.

Gail’s aim as a counsellor is to work in the client’s best interest, supporting people to take more control over their lives while respecting their ability to make their own decisions. She does not act on a client’s behalf or offer directives – her role is to support and accompany clients as they work toward the changes they wish to make.