Gillian Trueman , BACP

Gillian Trueman is a therapist who completed an MSc in Pluralistic Counselling at Abertay University and is qualified to master’s degree level. She adopts a flexible, multidisciplinary approach that is tailored to each client, helping people find the most suitable path forward for their individual circumstances.

Gillian brings trauma-informed practice to her work and has substantial experience supporting people affected by trauma and PTSD. She is neurodiversity friendly, ASIST trained, and kink-aware, and she offers both talking therapy and a broader holistic approach when appropriate.

Clients work with Gillian to reach a range of therapeutic goals - from navigating difficult relationships and understanding recurring patterns of behaviour to managing anxiety and work-related stress. Her practice is focused on collaboration, listening, and helping clients identify practical steps toward the changes they want to make.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Gillian draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy as core tools in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and develop practical skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward a meaningful life - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and persistent patterns of avoidance. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and emotional safety, helping clients address relationship difficulties, trust issues, and long-standing relational wounds.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process rather than a fixed starting point. Gillian works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods align with their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adapting techniques as the work unfolds.

Online therapy with Gillian is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility to choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort level. These options make ongoing support more accessible for people balancing busy lives or living outside the therapist’s local area, while maintaining the same focused, professional therapeutic relationship as in-person work.