Guy Illingworth

Guy Illingworth is a psychotherapist who works from a person-centred and Jungian background. He holds BACP as a credential and has around four years of professional experience. He welcomes straightforward conversations about anxiety, grief, trauma and other difficult feelings.

He trained originally in person-centred counselling and then added study in Jungian psychology and psychodynamic ideas. That mix means he aims to balance empathy with a degree of structure when that helps a person move forward. Sessions are shaped around each person rather than following a fixed script.

Guy normally focuses on creating a judgement free space where people can talk openly about stress, depression, past abuse, addiction and relationship concerns. He also works with people facing cancer, caregiver strain, issues linked to kink and alternative sex culture, and problems with intimacy and self-esteem. He approaches these topics with attention to each person's values and story.

He uses elements of Client-Centred Therapy, Jungian Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide his work. That can mean listening closely, reflecting what matters, and helping people set small, practical steps between sessions. The emphasis is on finding what actually helps the person in front of him.

Reaching out is often hard and he recognises that. Guy aims to help people take manageable steps toward feeling steadier and more able to handle life changes.

Approaches that shape online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps when someone needs a space to be heard and to make sense of their feelings. Jungian Therapy looks at personal symbols, dreams and life patterns to uncover deeper meanings that influence mood and behaviour. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on setting small, achievable steps and building on what already works for the person.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss how these approaches might help based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. They aim to decide collaboratively which methods to use and to adapt the plan as things change.

The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer to meet from different locations or who need flexibility around work and caregiving commitments.