Gina Zyla , BACP

Gina Zyla is a United Kingdom based therapist who brings 14 years of clinical experience to her work supporting people through anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and loss. She combines empathy with practical skills to help clients explore emotions, develop coping strategies and build resilience at a pace that feels manageable. Gina tailors her approach to each person, drawing on Client-Centered principles that prioritise the person sitting in front of her, as well as cognitive and trauma-informed techniques when they suit the presenting needs.

Her background includes formal qualifications such as a BACP Certificate of Proficiency, a Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, a Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills and a Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills. The BACP Certificate of Proficiency indicates recognised professional standing with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, while the diplomas reflect progressive training in counselling practice and core skills.

Gina regularly updates her training and integrates methods like art therapy and inner child work into sessions when helpful, making space for creative and experiential ways of exploring difficult material. She focuses on issues including trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, stress, sleep and eating concerns, relationship and family dynamics, parenting, career-related strain and compassion fatigue. Gina works with both local and international clients and offers appointments via video, phone, live chat and text-based messaging.