Gina Zyla, BACP

Gina Zyla is a United Kingdom based therapist with 14 years of clinical experience, offering compassionate support for people navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship challenges. She draws on a broad range of therapeutic tools to tailor sessions to each person's needs, helping clients explore emotions, develop coping strategies and build resilience.

Gina holds BACP credentials and has completed a Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, along with additional diplomas and certificates in counselling skills. These qualifications reflect a commitment to ongoing professional development and to applying established counselling methods in everyday practice.

Her practice focuses on a wide set of concerns including trauma and abuse, self-esteem, stress, family and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and career challenges. Gina also works with people facing attachment and abandonment issues, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and substance-related difficulties. She integrates techniques such as art therapy and inner child work alongside core therapeutic approaches to meet the individual where they are.

Gina aims to build a trusting therapeutic relationship so clients can explore difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable. She supports practical skill-building as well as deeper exploration, and collaborates with each person to shape a path toward greater self-compassion and coping.

Approaches that guide online therapy and practical benefits

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own experience, offering empathic listening and support so clients can explore feelings and identify personal goals. This approach helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns and coping with life changes by promoting self-awareness and self-acceptance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing practical strategies to change behaviours and emotional responses. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress and sleep or eating difficulties because it emphasises skill-building and measurable progress.

Trauma-Focused Therapy provides targeted support for people who have experienced abuse, loss or other traumatic events. It combines stabilising techniques and gradual processing so people can reduce distressing symptoms and build stronger coping strategies over time.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Gina will work collaboratively with each person to clarify needs, preferences and goals, and adapt methods as therapy progresses so the plan fits the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to arrange appointments around work, family and travel. For many people this accessibility supports consistent engagement and makes ongoing support more manageable.