Gemma Gatward
Supportive counsellor for relationship and trauma issues
About Gemma
Gemma Gatward offers a calm, straightforward way to work through relationship strain, depression, anxiety and trauma. She writes simply and listens carefully. Gemma aims to make sessions feel steady and focused so people can tackle what matters most to them.
Gemma uses an approach called Client-Centred Therapy, which puts the person's experience at the heart of each session. Conversations are shaped around what the individual wants to change, with the counsellor responding with understanding and practical reflection.
Background and approach
Sessions are tailored rather than following a rigid plan. She has nine years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and has helped people dealing with parenting pressures, family conflict, intimacy problems and grief. Gemma also works with people affected by childhood trauma, sexual assault and post-traumatic stress.
She pays close attention to attachment and abandonment-related worries and to issues that affect young adults and women. Practical matters such as pregnancy and childbirth concerns, coping with life changes and managing bipolar symptoms are also part of her focus. Gemma aims to support clearer communication and stronger self-esteem through steady, respectful dialogue.
She describes the first step as an act of courage and offers a non-judgemental space to begin. Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are billed through a cancellable subscription.
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to availability.
What Gemma works with
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Sessions & fees
How client-centred therapy works online
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's own experience at the centre of the work. The counsellor listens deeply and reflects back what they hear so the client can better understand their feelings and choices. This approach suits people coping with relationship difficulty, grief, self-esteem struggles and recovery from trauma.Gemma uses a collaborative stance online. She will work together with each person to find the best way forward, adapting the approach to their goals and current needs. Deciding which methods to use is part of the early sessions and is checked in with as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and visual cues, while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging can suit quick check-ins, shorter conversations or people who prefer typing to speaking. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, childcare and everyday life, and allow people across the United Kingdom to access a registered or accredited professional without travel.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
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| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
Most often
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
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Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 9 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
