Counsellor profile
Guy Illingworth, BACP
BACP counsellor - family and parenting concerns
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- Person-Centred
- Jungian ideas
- Solution-Focused
About Guy
Guy Illingworth is a BACP-registered counsellor working in the United Kingdom with four years' experience. He works with adults who bring concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting strains and a range of other life problems.
He trained originally in person-centred counselling and later studied Jungian psychology and related psychodynamic ideas. That mix shapes how he works: a focus on the person in front of him, combined with awareness of deeper patterns that can shape feelings and behaviour.
Sessions are practical and conversational. He aims to listen closely, reflect what is happening, and offer structure as needed. He will help people talk through upsetting memories, manage anxiety and depressive symptoms, and consider changes when life circumstances shift.
Guy also supports people dealing with intimacy and sexual culture questions, body image, bereavement, caregiving stress and issues that arise around separation and divorce. He notes experience with some work linked to criminal rehabilitation and complex personality concerns.
Appointments start with a short assessment to agree what a person wants from therapy. From there he adjusts the level of direction or openness depending on the individual. Sessions are presented in an approachable, steady manner rather than with heavy technique or jargon.
How sessions work
How his approaches shape online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says. It helps when someone needs a steady, non-directive listener to clarify feelings and decide next steps. Jungian Therapy pays attention to deeper patterns, symbols and recurring themes in a person's life, which can be useful for people wondering why certain feelings or behaviours repeat. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on goals and practical steps. It helps people identify small changes that produce noticeable differences in daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Guy will discuss the best fit with each person, and adapt methods to their needs, goals and preferences. He works collaboratively rather than imposing a fixed method, so sessions can include more exploration or more structured steps depending on what helps.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and support shorter check-ins when that suits someone. It also allows therapy to continue when life events make in-person meetings difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can help arrange a pattern of sessions that fits around work, caregiving or other commitments.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems can he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, parenting difficulties, relationship and family problems, and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a person-centred approach combined with Jungian ideas and solution-focused techniques, offering conversational sessions with agreed structure when helpful.
How much experience does he have?
Guy has four years' experience working with adults on a wide range of issues, including historical trauma and rehabilitation-related work.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Format details are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.