Gemma is a great listener and smart in recommending solutions. I strongly recommend her as a professional therapist
Gemma Pattison, BACP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Gemma is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Gemma. View 12 reviews
- Great news, Gemma is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
- Accepts worldwide clients
Recent reviews
Gemma is such a fantastic expert to talk to. She immediately puts you at ease and makes you feel really comfortable. She makes you feel heard and gives space and guidance through different thoughts. She is also ways there, so you can feel like you can reach out with a reliable and speedy response- would highly recommend.
More about Gemma
- 7 years' experience
- Female
- BACP
Hello, I am Gemma. I am credentialed in the UK with over 7 years of professional work experience in a counselling role. I have lots of experience in helping clients of different age ranges from children and young people to adults with issues around stress and anxiety, low mood, relationship issues, family conflicts, bereavement & trauma and abuse to name a few. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths within yourself that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can be very difficult and take a lot of courage. It can be quite scary and uncomfortable, but you should be very proud of yourself for wanting to work through your thoughts and feelings. My therapeutic approach is predominantly person centered, which allows you as a client to work through your thoughts and feelings in a safe and non judgmental space, but I can also work integratively to enhance the therapeutic experience which include using different forms of therapy and tools. I am available to use video, telephone and chat to communicate and I also regularly and actively respond to messages. Really looking forward to meeting you!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 381938 · Expires April 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Gemma Pattison
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Gemma is a great listener and smart in recommending solutions. I strongly recommend her as a professional therapist
Gemma is such a fantastic expert to talk to. She immediately puts you at ease and makes you feel really comfortable. She makes you feel heard and gives space and guidance through different thoughts. She is also ways there, so you can feel like you can reach out with a reliable and speedy response- would highly recommend.
Amazing ..just amazing. Really listens , addresses my concerns, and is very empathetic.
Gemma is amazing. Listens very well and makes me feel heard. No judgement hence I can tell her everything, and has definitely helped me a lot
Gemma is such a wonderful therapist. After having avoided therapy for many years of our fear/anxiety, I thought online sessions would be a nice way to dip my toe in the pool, but luckily Gemma made that even easier with her smiley greeting every time I spoke with her, her calming and reassuring tone and letting me talk, and then asking me important questions which made me look at things in a different way. She always took careful note of key topics and helped me by sending me useful information/worksheets/weekly ideas for e.g., little tasks for myself. She also always ensures to let you know and remind you that, as soon as she can, she'll get back to you if you just need to message her etc. If you're looking for an experienced, positive and reassuring therapist, I couldn't recommend her more highly enough.
Gemma is an amazing therapist! She helped me so much and I am so grateful I met her. She understood my problems and I could always feel safe to share my worries with her
A great therapist with a lot of empathy, great listening skills and questions that make you think on a deeper level.
Gemma is an excellent counsellor. She is patient, intelligent and dynamic. I am gaining a lot from the session.
Gemma is very compassionate and she makes you feel like she has a genuine care and investment in your needs and concerns.
Gemma is one of the most genuinely kind-hearted people I've ever met. She actively listens to me and asks great questions to guide me through the feelings and thoughts I've been experiencing and how to improve and establish better patterns.
Really amazing..I feel heard and supported..and I don't feel that I need to hide my thoughts or emotions at all
Gemma is an amazing therapist. She is very kind and warmhearted and I feel like she understands what I am going through at the moment. She is a great listener and has always some good advice for me. With her I feel like talking to a good friend and I can tell her anything. I can really recommend her.
Frequently asked questions
Does Gemma Pattison offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Gemma Pattison works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Gemma Pattison speak?
Gemma Pattison speaks English.
How many years of experience does Gemma Pattison have?
Gemma Pattison has 7 years of experience.
Where is Gemma Pattison licensed to practice?
Gemma Pattison is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Gemma Pattison accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
Yes, Gemma Pattison accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Gemma Pattison offer?
Gemma Pattison offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Gemma Pattison?
Gemma Pattison can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Gemma Pattison?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.