Gillian Jacobson

Integrative Psychotherapist (she/her) @ Therapy for the Future Counselling and Coaching 

I’m an experienced professional, with the tools and skills necessary to help facilitate change. I firmly believe in the transformative power of the human spirit, and am committed to helping each of my clients.

Professional background including training

I’m a professional accredited member of the NCPS and recognised BUPA counsellor.

I’ve been in private practice since 2018. Prior to that I provided integrative counselling using CBT, Person-Centred – and Attachment Therapy in a community centre in Maidenhead for two years. I also worked for a charity in Hounslow offering psychotherapy through the NHS.

• Level 1 Internal Family Systems; IFS UK. 2025
• Internal Family Systems Therapy: A Step by Step Guide Through Clinical Applications of the IFS Model; 2023
• Diploma in Mindful Nutrition; 2020
• Diploma in Gut-Brain Connection; 2020
• Eating Psychology Coach Diploma; 2020
• MSc Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling; 2018
• BA Sociology and Psychology; 2013
• Certificate in Cultural and Heritage Studies; 2010

Helping people gain insight into the underlying causes of their problems, and developing skills and strategies needed to lead a happier and more fulfilling life.

More specifically, I’m trauma-informed, and work with issues such as: Depression, Life Changes, Anxiety, Loneliness, Disordered Eating, Big or Small Traumas, Loss, Rejection, Relationship Problems, Anger, Identity, Addictions.

I also integrate coaching to help you move towards your goals or implement new habits.

• Internal Family Systems – gain greater insight of your internal world by building a relationship with all the parts that make up you.
• Attachment Therapy – understand your relationships.
• Person-Centred Therapy – feel heard, understood and accepted.
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – make sense of thoughts, feelings and behaviours that may be perpetuating problems.
• Compassion Focused Therapy – self-compassion helps alleviate emotional distress.