About Gemma
Gemma "Phoebe" Harris is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with ten years' experience. She works in a humanistic, client-centred way and aims to treat each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion. Gemma supports people facing stress, anxiety, loss and relationship struggles, and she has experience with LGBT issues.
Gemma has worked with people affected by trauma and abuse and with those living with mood conditions such as depression and bipolar.
Background and approach
She also has experience around ADHD, autism, chronic illness and immune conditions. She is familiar with concerns linked to intimacy, body image and kink or BDSM culture. Sessions focus on the person rather than a set method.
Gemma listens and helps people talk through what matters most to them. She works to create a space where someone can name their difficulties and try out different ways of coping and communicating. Her approach suits people who want a steady, respectful listener who avoids judgement.
Gemma uses the principles of Client-Centred Therapy to guide conversations and to support self-understanding and choice. Gemma holds BACP registration, which reflects her professional affiliation in the UK. If someone is unsure whether this counsellor is the right fit, the recommended next step is to follow the service's booking flow and complete a short matching questionnaire.
What Gemma works with
Everything Gemma lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Gemma is listed here; the rest shows what else Gemma works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Gemma lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How client-centred ideas shape online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy centres on the person's own experience and choices. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and helps people clarify their feelings and goals. This approach can be helpful for anxiety, relationship concerns, grief and questions about identity, including LGBT-related issues.The emphasis is on being heard and understood rather than on following a strict treatment plan. Gemma will work together with the person to decide what to try, checking in and adapting as needs and priorities change. That collaboration helps shape the focus of sessions and the pace of work.
Practical benefits of online work often include easier fitting of sessions around daily life and fewer journeys to attend appointments. Some people prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only contact when video feels like too much; others value keeping regular weekly time in a familiar spot. Because this profile does not list specific session formats, please confirm the available options before booking so you know whether video, phone or another format is offered.
Questions people ask about Gemma
What difficulties can I bring to sessions?
You can discuss stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, mood conditions like depression and bipolar, and issues around self-esteem and sleep. Additional areas include ADHD, autism, chronic illness, body image and questions linked to BDSM or kink.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Gemma uses a client-centred style that places the person's experience at the centre of sessions. The focus is on listening, understanding and helping people find their own way forward.
What is Gemma's background in practice?
She has ten years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, relationship issues and neurodiversity-related matters.
What professional credential does she hold?
Gemma is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP in her credentials.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to people within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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