- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem support
About Gemma
Gemma Castle is an NCPS counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Gemma also supports people facing motivation issues and concerns linked to confidence and life direction.
Her way of working starts from the view that each person knows their own story best. She listens for strengths you already have and helps you notice how those strengths can be useful when situations feel difficult. Sessions are relaxed and paced to suit how you like to talk and think things through.
Gemma talks through concrete problems and common patterns that keep people stuck. She helps people untangle communication problems, commitment worries and codependency, and she works with issues around body image, eating and dissociation in straightforward language.
She has experience supporting people with attachment difficulties, avoidant and dependent personality patterns, and people on the autism spectrum. Gemma also works with concerns that can come later in life, such as ageing and geriatric issues, and with the particular stresses of blended family arrangements.
Her sessions aim to be steady and patient while helping people test out new ways of coping. If you are unsure what comes next after a change in work, relationships or health, Gemma can help you clarify which small steps might fit your life and values.
How Gemma uses evidence-based approaches online
Gemma works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on what helps in everyday life. One approach she commonly uses helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test more balanced ways of thinking; this is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress. Another approach focuses on understanding relationship patterns and communication habits, helping people try new ways of relating that reduce conflict and increase clarity.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Gemma will discuss different techniques with you and decide collaboratively which to try based on your goals and how you prefer to work. That lets the client steer the pace and focus of sessions as things change.
Practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time so therapy can slot into breaks or quieter parts of the day. If you want to check which session formats she currently offers, confirm the available options before booking. Sessions are structured to help people bring what matters from everyday life into the conversation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she focus on?
Gemma focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. She also works with related issues such as motivation, confidence and body image.
How does she work with people who feel stuck?
Her approach is relaxed and patient; she listens for existing strengths and helps clients notice patterns that keep them stuck. Conversations often focus on practical steps to try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional experience supporting adults with the concerns listed in her profile. That experience shapes a practical, steady style in sessions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Gemma holds an NCPS credential and practises in the United Kingdom. The NCPS is the credential shown in her profile.
Which languages can I use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients; sessions are offered within the United Kingdom only.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.