Guy Illingworth, BACP
4 years in practice
Guy Illingworth is a counsellor who draws on person-centred practice and Jungian ideas to support people facing emotional strain.
License and registration
- BACP
- 392196 · expires October 2026
- Years in practice
- 4
- Languages
- English
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About Guy
Guy Illingworth is a counsellor who draws on person-centred practice and Jungian ideas to support people facing emotional strain. He holds BACP accreditation and brings four years of professional experience working with issues such as trauma, anxiety, stress and depression. He aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people feel heard and respected.
His work began with training in person-centred counselling and later grew to include study of Jungian psychology and psychodynamic approaches.
Background and approach
That mix guides how he balances openness with structure, tailoring sessions to what each person needs. Sessions are shaped around the individual's pace and goals rather than a fixed formula. Guy focuses on building a trusting relationship and pays attention to the emotional meaning behind a person's difficulties.
He will listen closely and reflect what matters most to the client, helping them make sense of feelings and reactions. Practical coping steps are used alongside deeper personal exploration when helpful. He has helped people dealing with loss, relationship strain, issues around identity and sexuality, addictive patterns, work stress and life transitions.
Additional areas include body image, attachment concerns, parenting strain and complex histories such as abuse and domestic violence. Guy offers sessions in English across the United Kingdom and accepts international clients. He works online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging so people can choose what fits their life.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time based on availability.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Guy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Guy names
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Online support
How these approaches work online
Guy uses Jungian therapy to look at deeper themes and personal symbols that can shape a person’s life story; this can help when someone wants to understand repeating patterns or feelings that feel hard to name. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and empathy, giving people space to lead the conversation while the counsellor reflects and supports their own insights. Solution-focused therapy homes in on small, practical steps and strengths that move a person towards their goals rather than spending all time on problems.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Guy will discuss different ways of working in early sessions and decide with the client what to try. That collaborative process means the plan can change as needs and goals become clearer.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to give practical flexibility. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone is useful when bandwidth is limited, chat suits shorter check-ins and texting allows paced reflection over time. These options help make therapy fit around work, family and travel commitments while keeping continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Guy help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes. Other areas include relationship issues, addictions, self-esteem and career concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style combines person-centred listening with Jungian and solution-focused ideas. The approach is warm, reflective and adapted to each person's needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
He works remotely using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are needed to get started?
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