Gina Zyla, BACP
Trauma-informed counsellor supporting resilience
- Trauma and grief specialist
- CBT and client-centered therapy
- Works with international clients
About Gina Zyla
Gina Zyla is a UK-based therapist who brings 14 years of clinical experience to her work with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties and life transitions. She creates a compassionate, client-focused space where emotional exploration and practical coping strategies can be developed at a pace that feels manageable. Gina draws on a range of approaches - including client-centered, cognitive behavioral, existential, psychodynamic and trauma-focused therapies - and adapts these to the needs of each person she sees.
Her background includes formal qualifications such as a BACP Certificate of Proficiency, a Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, a Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills and a Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills, reflecting sustained training in counselling theory and practice. In day-to-day work she also uses creative and developmental methods such as art therapy and inner child work to help clients access and process difficult material.
Gina specialises in trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, stress and anxiety, and offers support around relationship and family issues, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, anger and career transitions. She also works with people affected by abandonment and attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image concerns, chronic illness and caregiver stress. Fluent in English and offering support to international clients, Gina focuses on building resilience, self-compassion and clearer ways of coping rather than assuming fixed limitations.
Her background includes formal qualifications such as a BACP Certificate of Proficiency, a Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, a Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills and a Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills, reflecting sustained training in counselling theory and practice. In day-to-day work she also uses creative and developmental methods such as art therapy and inner child work to help clients access and process difficult material.
Gina specialises in trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, stress and anxiety, and offers support around relationship and family issues, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, anger and career transitions. She also works with people affected by abandonment and attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image concerns, chronic illness and caregiver stress. Fluent in English and offering support to international clients, Gina focuses on building resilience, self-compassion and clearer ways of coping rather than assuming fixed limitations.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Gina Zyla have?
Gina Zyla has 14 years of experience.
Is Gina Zyla a licensed therapist?
Yes, holds these credentials: BACP. License details: .
In which languages does Gina Zyla provide therapy?
Gina provides therapy in English.
Where is Gina Zyla located?
Gina is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Gina Zyla as my therapist?
You can work with Gina through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Gina Zyla work with international clients?
Yes, Gina Zyla works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Gina Zyla cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches that guide online therapeutic support
Gina commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to inform her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space so clients can explore feelings and clarify what matters to them - it is helpful for self-esteem, relationship concerns and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change unhelpful patterns.Because Gina also has a strong focus on trauma, trauma-focused therapy is used when clients need structured ways to process traumatic experiences and build coping strategies. The therapist approaches this work sensitively and collaborates with each person to decide which method or combination of methods fits best for their goals and comfort level - finding the right approach is part of the therapy process and is decided together.
Online formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - make it easier to arrange appointments around work and daily life and to access therapy from different locations. These options provide flexibility in how sessions are scheduled and how people prefer to engage, while still allowing licensed professionals and therapists to work collaboratively with clients toward practical steps and emotional growth.