Jillian Whitham, BACP - Therapist in United Kingdom

Client-centred approach
Existential perspectives
Focus on career wellbeing

About Jillian

Jillian Whitham is a counsellor who uses a client-centred way of working to support people through stress, anxiety, relationship concerns and career worries. She works with clients who are coping with depression, low self-esteem, grief and life changes. Jillian aims to make sessions feel welcoming and non-judgemental so people can talk honestly about what’s on their mind.

Jillian draws on client-centred practice to listen closely and follow each person’s pace. She also uses existential ideas to help people look at meaning, choices and how they want to live. Together these approaches help when someone feels stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the future.

Her experience includes supporting people with sleeping problems, ADHD-related challenges, and difficulties tied to family and caregiver stress. She also works on issues like body image, communication breakdowns, divorce and separation, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Sessions focus on practical next steps as well as exploring difficult emotions.

Jillian trained for a professional accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP. She has four years of practice experience in the United Kingdom and runs sessions in English. People are encouraged to share their priorities so sessions can be shaped around real-life needs.

Finding counselling can feel daunting. Jillian seeks to make the first contact straightforward: a short matching questionnaire starts the process, then the schedule is set according to her availability. The aim is steady, collaborative progress rather than quick fixes.

How Jillian’s approaches work for online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the client’s lead. In practice this means sessions start from what matters most to the person and build on their own strengths to make changes.

Existential Therapy helps people consider meaning, responsibility and choice when life feels uncertain. It can be useful for career crossroads, major life changes, grief and feelings of emptiness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jillian will collaborate with each person to decide which ideas and practical steps feel most helpful. She adapts conversations to match the client’s goals, pace and preferences rather than prescribing a single method.

If you want online sessions please confirm the available session formats when you book, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins that suit work breaks. Some formats also work better when you prefer less visual intensity or need lower bandwidth, so checking the specific options will help plan sessions that fit everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Communication problems Divorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purpose Midlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks Social anxiety and phobia Workplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyExistential Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jillian commonly help with?

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship problems and career-related worries, among other issues.

What is her therapeutic style in sessions?

Jillian uses a client-centred style, offering a warm, accepting space, and also draws on existential ideas to look at meaning and choice.

How much professional experience does she have?

She has four years of professional practice experience supporting clients with a range of emotional and life challenges.

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

Her credential is BACP and she practices 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 currently accepting international clients and works with people located in the United Kingdom.

How are sessions charged and paid for?

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

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

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