- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Stress and anxiety
About Jillian
Jillian Whitham is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, depression, and major life changes. Jillian also supports clients coping with grief, sleep problems, career questions and concerns related to ADHD.
Her sessions centre on listening and responding to what matters most to each person. She uses client-centred methods to allow conversations to follow the client’s priorities. That means emphasis on understanding the client’s experience and reflecting it back to help bring clarity.
Jillian also draws on existential ideas to help people address questions about meaning, responsibility and direction. This approach suits people feeling stuck, empty, or unsure what should come next after a major change in work, relationships or health.
Practical issues such as communication problems, caregiving strain, body image, chronic illness and family conflict are also common topics in her work. She helps people talk through feelings such as guilt, shame, abandonment and isolation so problems feel less tangled and easier to plan around.
Sessions tend to focus on what a person wants to do differently next. Conversations aim to identify small, manageable steps and clearer options. To begin a series of meetings, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and then arranges the first session.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the person’s concerns. The therapist prioritises the client’s experience and follows their lead, which can help with anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship worries. Existential Therapy looks at questions of meaning, choice and responsibility. It can be useful for people facing life changes, feelings of emptiness or decisions about what comes next.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jillian will discuss which methods feel most helpful and adapt sessions with the client’s goals and preferences in mind. That collaborative discussion guides whether to emphasise practical problem-solving or broader questions about purpose and values.
The practical benefits of remote sessions should be confirmed before booking because the biography did not list specific formats. Many people find that scheduling sessions around work or caregiving is easier when remote options are available. Remote meetings can also make shorter check-ins simpler and reduce travel time so conversations fit into a busy week. Confirm the available session types when you arrange the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include grief, sleep problems, career questions and ADHD-related concerns.
How would she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses client-centred listening to follow what matters to the person and existential ideas to look at meaning and direction. Conversations aim to clarify options and next steps rather than prescribe solutions.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. Her practice addresses emotional and practical effects of life transitions and interpersonal difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
The biography did not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether remote or in-person meetings are offered.
How does cost and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.