- Relationship focus
- Bereavement support
- Stress and anxiety
About Gemma
Gemma Pyatt-Lonczyk is a counsellor who uses an integrative approach to tailor therapy to each person. She aims to build a respectful relationship where people feel listened to and supported as they talk through difficult feelings. Gemma's work often focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief and depression, as well as coping with life changes.
She trained as an integrative therapist, which means she draws on different evidence-based techniques to match what each person needs. Sessions are a chance to look at current problems and past experiences to find new ways of coping. Gemma offers different perspectives to help people reframe situations and consider practical steps forward.
Gemma has experience working in a hospice setting providing palliative care counselling, anticipatory grief support and bereavement counselling. That background informs how she supports people facing loss, serious illness or long-term health challenges. It also helps when clients feel overwhelmed, unsure, or stuck with old coping patterns.
She describes her practice as ethical and reflective and continues professional development to shape her work. Gemma pays attention to the relationship in the room and aims to offer a calm, non-judgemental atmosphere. If you want to explore changes, manage difficult emotions or find new ways to cope, she can help you consider your options and plan next steps.
Integrative approaches and how they work online
Gemma practises using an integrative framework, which means she draws on different evidence-based techniques and adapts them to your needs. One common approach in integrative work is supportive counselling, which focuses on listening, validating feelings and developing coping strategies to manage stress, anxiety and depression. Another often used method is grief-focused work, which helps people process loss, name difficult emotions and find practical ways to carry on with daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work you do together. Gemma will collaborate with you to identify which techniques feel most useful, adjusting the plan as your needs and goals change. This is a joint process that includes setting aims, trying methods out and reviewing what helps most.
If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with Gemma about what will work for you and how to build sessions around your schedule and everyday demands.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression and coping with life changes, along with related concerns such as caregiver stress, chronic illness and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Gemma uses an integrative approach and adapts techniques to each person. She focuses on creating a supportive, non-judgemental space and exploring practical ways to cope.
What relevant experience does she have?
She has four years of practice and has worked in a hospice setting offering palliative care counselling and bereavement support, which informs her work with grief and serious illness.
What professional credentials and location apply?
Gemma is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.