Jyotsana Gilmore , BACP, NCPS

Jyotsana Gilmore is a UK-based counsellor with more than 11 years of professional experience working in both India and the United Kingdom. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low motivation, challenges with self-esteem and confidence, and depression, drawing on years of practical work with diverse clients. She holds BACP and NCPS credentials, indicating recognised professional training and membership in counselling bodies and relevant professional registers.

Jyotsana adopts a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach that encourages clients to explore thoughts and feelings openly. She creates an environment where people can speak honestly about their experiences and begin to develop new ways of coping and relating. She recognises that beginning therapy often requires courage and respects each person's decision to seek support, working collaboratively to set goals and move at a comfortable pace.

Her background across two countries informs a flexible attitude to culture and context, and she aims to tailor conversations to what each person needs in the moment. People who choose Jyotsana can expect steady, respectful guidance toward clearer thinking, stronger relationships, and improved emotional wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Jyotsana integrates several evidence-informed approaches to help people address emotional and relational difficulties. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping clients notice internal experiences, clarify personal values, and take committed action toward a more meaningful life - it can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and difficulties with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and offers practical strategies to challenge unhelpful patterns, which often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasises a warm, empathetic therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens without judgment and supports the client to discover their own solutions and strengths.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process allows plans to be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging - making it easier to access support around work, family, and time-zone constraints. These options allow continuation of care when in-person meetings are difficult and help people engage with therapy in a way that suits their daily life.