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Rebecca Gilmour

Rebecca Gilmour

BACP

United Kingdom

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Compassionate pluralistic counsellor for parents

Profile at a glance

Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 410868
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Collaborative approach
  • Family and parenting focus
  • BACP registration

About Rebecca

Rebecca Gilmour is a pluralistic counsellor who aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or not quite themselves. Rebecca welcomes conversations even when it is hard to put things into words and supports pace and timing that suit each person.

Her practice often focuses on everyday struggles such as anxiety, low mood, and stress at work. She also helps with relationship worries, parenting pressures, grief, addictive behaviours, and questions about identity and intimacy. Many people come wanting clearer emotional control, stronger self-esteem, or a better understanding of repeating patterns.

Rebecca works collaboratively and adapts her methods to suit each client. As a pluralistic counsellor she draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and checks in regularly to make sure the approach is helpful. This means sessions are shaped around what the person needs and what is proving useful over time.

She brings three years of practice experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Rebecca places strong emphasis on the relationship in therapy and on creating an environment where people feel heard and accepted.

The first sessions give space to see if the working style fits. If it feels right, she and the client agree goals and practical steps to work towards greater clarity, self-acceptance, and steadier coping in daily life.

Pluralistic approaches and how they work online

Rebecca describes her work as pluralistic, which means she uses a mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques chosen to suit the person. That might include methods that focus on understanding unhelpful patterns and others that teach practical skills for managing strong emotions. Each approach is used to meet clear goals such as reducing anxiety, improving self-esteem, or coping better with parenting stress.

She emphasises a collaborative process. Early sessions are used to identify what matters to the client and to agree which methods to try. The therapist and client check in regularly and adjust the plan so the work stays relevant to changing needs and goals.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and fewer demands around travel. Different formats suit different people for practical reasons like shorter check-ins, reduced need for high bandwidth, or being able to attend from a convenient location. This profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking to make sure they fit your routine and needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rebecca commonly help with?

Rebecca supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties. She also works with issues such as addictions, parenting strain, grief, trauma and self-esteem.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and flexible. As a pluralistic counsellor she draws on a range of techniques and adapts the work to each person's needs.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has three years of practice experience working with a variety of concerns commonly seen in everyday life. That experience informs a practical, person-centred way of working.

What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported during therapy?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payments arranged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with Rebecca?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you get in touch

  • Jot down what is happening at home and what you would most like to be different.
  • Think about when you could talk for an hour without being interrupted.
  • Therapists listed here work with individuals on family and parenting concerns, so the sessions are about you and how you handle things.
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