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Gina Zyla, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Practical, person-focused counselling for life challenges

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Years in practice
14
Registration
BACP
Languages
English
Focus
LGBT
Focus
Trauma and abuse
Focus
Grief
About

About Gina

Gina Zyla is a counsellor with 14 years of practice supporting people through hard times. She holds a BACP credential from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and completed a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Gina writes plainly and makes space for what matters to each person who comes to her.

Her approach is practical and person-focused. Sessions are used to talk through feelings, understand patterns, and try out different ways of coping.

Background and approach

She draws on client-centred methods to make sure people feel heard, and uses cognitive work to help change unhelpful thinking. Many people seek Gina for anxiety, depression, stress and trauma-related problems. She also helps with relationship pain, grieving, self-esteem, eating and sleeping struggles, and parenting concerns.

Additional areas she works with include attachment and abandonment issues, chronic illness and caregiver strain, and difficulties linked to addiction or major life changes. Gina uses a mix of therapies to fit each person. That can include psychodynamic reflection on past patterns, trauma-focused work for painful memories, and exercises to practise new reactions.

She also uses creative techniques such as art-based activities and inner-child work when those suit the client. Sessions are offered in English and are available to people in the United Kingdom as well as international clients. Gina aims to build a trusting relationship so people can try things at a manageable pace and develop practical coping skills for day-to-day life.

Focus areas and approaches

What Gina works with

Everything Gina lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Gina helps people with.

Approaches Gina lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.

Online support

How Gina's approaches work online

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's own goals and experiences. The therapist listens without judgement and helps the person find their own solutions, which can be useful for low mood, stress and parenting concerns.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and to build new routines, which can help with anxiety, depression and sleep problems.

Trauma-focused work concentrates on understanding and reducing the hold of painful memories. It uses gradual, paced steps to help people process what happened and to develop safer ways of responding to triggers.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and tailor methods to the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process so plan and adjustments can be made together.

Online sessions can be more flexible for busy lives. Video calls let the therapist use visual cues and worksheets. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when a conversation without video is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, reflective writing, or people who find typing easier than speaking. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and travel.
Questions

Questions people ask about Gina

What concerns does Gina commonly address?

Gina works with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and grief. She also supports people with self-esteem, relationship pain, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting concerns and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is practical and person-centred, focusing on what matters to the individual. She blends listening with exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and to build coping skills.

What is her professional background and experience?

Gina has 14 years of experience in counselling and frontline roles supporting people who have experienced trauma and loss. She continues to update her skills and adapts methods to each person's needs.

Which professional credentials and location apply?

She holds a BACP credential from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and trained to a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be held in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Gina offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are costs and payments handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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