Jillian Whitham, BACP

Jillian Whitham is a counsellor who uses a warm, person-centred approach to help people manage stress, anxiety and life changes. She holds BACP and brings four years of professional experience to sessions. Her style is calm and compassionate, and she aims to make it easier to speak about difficult thoughts and feelings.

Jillian focuses on practical, everyday struggles such as low mood, confidence and relationship strain. She also offers support around grief, sleep problems, career questions and challenges linked to attention differences. Conversations are straightforward and grounded in what matters most to each person.

Her work encourages people to notice what they value and to make choices that feel more meaningful. Sessions centre on listening closely and reflecting back what is heard, so people can see their patterns more clearly and try different ways of coping. This approach suits those who want a gentle, non-directive space to think things through.

Jillian also draws on existential ideas to help people face big questions about purpose, responsibility and change. This can be helpful when someone feels empty, stuck after a separation, or is struggling with identity and belonging. She supports people to find their own answers rather than prescribing solutions.

People who work with Jillian typically take small practical steps between sessions. These might include simple experiments in communication, routines to improve sleep, or reflections on values and priorities. The aim is steady progress that fits into everyday life.

How client-centred and existential approaches translate online

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises being heard and understood. In practice this means the counsellor listens without judgement, reflects what they hear, and helps the client make sense of their feelings. This approach can help with anxiety, low mood, self-esteem and relationship strain.

Existential Therapy focuses on questions about meaning, choice and responsibility. It can help people facing major life changes, feelings of emptiness, or uncertainty about direction. The counsellor encourages exploration of values and the consequences of different choices rather than offering step-by-step fixes.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Jillian will work with each person to decide whether a person-centred style, existential exploration, or a mix of both suits their needs, goals and preferences. The focus is on what feels most useful for the individual as therapy progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer to speak from a familiar environment or who need flexibility around work and caregiving commitments.