Gill Ormsby , BACP

Gill Ormsby is a queer, non-binary therapist accredited by the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - who offers both short- and long-term support to clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. They take an integrative approach, drawing on several therapeutic models to respond to each person as an individual and to tailor work around what would be most useful for them.

Gill works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, low mood and depression, relationship and family difficulties, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping problems, bipolar disorder, ADHD and neurodiversity, and issues related to intimacy, sexuality and identity. They also support clients facing life changes, career questions, compassion fatigue and struggles with self-esteem, shame, or isolation. Gill has particular experience with the LGBTQIA+ community and is explicitly opposed to conversion approaches to sexuality or gender identity.

Clients can expect a warm, nonjudgmental space to explore what is troubling them, whether the need is short-term practical work or longer-term in-depth therapy. Gill offers therapy by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging and accepts international clients, working collaboratively to set goals and adapt methods to each person’s circumstances and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches for online sessions

Gill commonly draws on client-centered therapy, psychodynamic approaches and Internal Family Systems when working with clients online. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic space and follows the client’s pace to explore feelings, choices and relationships - it is useful for anxiety, low mood, self-esteem and relationship concerns. Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns that have developed over time, including how early experiences shape current reactions and relationships, and can help with deeper emotional patterns, trauma responses and long-standing relational issues. Internal Family Systems explores the different parts of a person’s inner world, helping to identify and work with protective parts, vulnerable parts and their relationships, which can be especially helpful for trauma, self-criticism, shame and complex emotional states.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Gill works collaboratively with each person to clarify goals, explore what feels most helpful, and adapt methods to fit the client’s needs, preferences and pace.

Online therapy with Gill is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with different schedules, mobility or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to access regular appointments, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and choose the format that best suits how someone wants to work.