- stress and anxiety
- blended family issues
- bereavement support
About Gemma
Gemma Pyatt-Lonczyk is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years' experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression and major life changes. Gemma also has a particular interest in blended family issues and related challenges such as communication and attachment concerns.
Gemma trained as an integrative counsellor, which means she draws on different evidence-based therapeutic techniques rather than a single method. She aims to help people understand how past and present events shape their reactions. Sessions are practical and focus on what feels most useful in day-to-day life.
Her time working in a hospice brought experience with palliative care counselling, anticipatory grief and bereavement support. That role informed how she talks about loss, caregiving stress and serious illness with clients. Gemma uses what she learned there to support people navigating difficult transitions and strong emotions.
In sessions she offers alternate ways to look at a problem and helps people identify small, manageable steps forward. Conversations are straightforward and centred on the issues you raise, for example coping with a partner's past relationship, loyalty conflicts in a new household, or changing routines when children are involved.
Gemma keeps up professional development and reflection as part of her practice. If you are considering talking things through, the process begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
How evidence-based approaches translate into online sessions
Gemma describes herself as an integrative counsellor who draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support people. One common approach she uses is cognitive-style work that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more workable perspectives; this can help with anxiety, low mood and decision-making. Another thread in her practice is grief-focused support, which offers ways to process loss, anticipatory grief and caregiver stress through paced conversations and practical coping strategies.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Gemma will discuss different methods with you and help decide what fits your goals and preferences. She aims to make the plan collaborative, checking in and adjusting techniques as you go.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online conversations easier to fit into their week, and remote sessions can reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins, or make it simpler to join while at work during a break. Registered or accredited professionals can use a range of ways to meet; Gemma will explain the practical choices when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule your first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, depression and coping with life changes. Additional areas include blended family issues, attachment and communication problems.
How does she approach therapy?
Gemma practises as an integrative counsellor and uses a mix of evidence-based techniques. Sessions focus on practical ways to understand feelings and change unhelpful patterns.
How long has she practised?
She has four years of professional experience, including work in a hospice setting supporting palliative care and bereavement.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people in the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.