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Gemma Castle

Therapist · United Kingdom

Experienced UK counsellor for anxiety and stress

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Gemma Castle
Credentials
NCPS
Registration
NCPS, United Kingdom · NCS22-05286
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship concerns
  • Trauma and abuse

About Gemma

Gemma Castle is a counsellor who helps people deal with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She works with clients who want practical support and clearer thinking when life feels overwhelming. Gemma practices in the United Kingdom and uses a relaxed, patient manner to make it easier to talk about hard things.

She believes each person knows their own story and that strengths already exist to build on. Sessions focus on making goals clear and taking small, achievable steps towards them. Gemma listens, asks straightforward questions and helps people find ways to manage intense feelings and difficult situations.

Her approach is calm and unhurried. She gives space for people to process past hurts while also looking at what helps day to day. Conversations can include exploring patterns in relationships, building confidence, and learning new ways to cope with anxiety and stress.

Gemma holds the NCPS credential, which is shown as NCPS. She has three years of professional work experience in counselling and related support. Her background includes helping people who are dealing with eating and body image issues, attachment and dissociation, and aspects of personality and aging.

If someone wants to start, Gemma invites them to take a first step at a pace that feels safe. The focus is on practical moves towards feeling steadier, more confident, and better able to handle life’s challenges.

How practical therapy approaches work online

Gemma uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people manage feelings and change patterns. One approach helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, teaching straightforward coping strategies for anxiety and low mood. Another approach emphasises working through difficult experiences in small steps while building skills to handle strong emotions and flashbacks.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gemma will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and different challenges appear.

Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by saving travel time or allowing shorter check-ins when days are full. It can also help when someone needs quieter surroundings or less screen time; these practical adjustments are discussed and arranged together to suit everyday commitments.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Listed on profile

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Gemma support?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Additional areas include codependency, body image and eating-related issues.

How does she approach therapy?

Her style is relaxed and patient, with a focus on clear goals and small steps. Conversations usually combine listening, practical strategies and reflection on relationship patterns.

What is her professional background?

Gemma has three years of professional work experience in counselling and related support. She emphasises building on people’s existing strengths.

Where is Gemma based and how is she registered?

She practises in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as her credential.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not currently accept international clients.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.

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