Therapy for people stuck in recurring emotional and relationship patterns
Online, trauma-informed therapy to help you feel calmer, less stuck, and more at ease in yourself
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​BABCP-accredited therapist
Trauma-focused CBT · EMDR · Schema-based depth work
Many years of clinical experience
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Glasgow-based therapist working online with adults worldwide.
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Functioning outwardly, but feeling worn down or disconnected inside
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Often overthinking your feelings, your relationships, or yourself
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Experiencing the same emotional or relationship difficulties repeating
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Aware that something feels “stuck,” even if you can’t fully explain why
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Seeking greater emotional clarity, not just ways to copet coping strategies
When insight, effort, or past therapy haven’t been enough
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Many of the people I work with arrive at a point where something in their emotional or relationship life just isn’t shifting. Some have spent years thinking about it or reading up on psychology; others have tried counselling before, or tried to ignore things and keep going. Either way, the sense of being “stuck” is familiar.
A lot of these patterns sit below conscious awareness — in old emotional learning, nervous-system habits, and ways of relating that developed quietly over time.
In our work, we slow things down and pay gentle attention to what’s happening inside you, and what happens between us as we get to know each other. Over time, this helps us see the deeper patterns you’ve been caught in and gives you a clearer, steadier way of relating to yourself and others.
What working together is like
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I work in a clear and structured way, but therapy is always shaped around the individual. No two people work in exactly the same way, and the structure is there to support the work rather than to dictate it.
I draw on different approaches — including trauma-focused CBT, EMDR, schema therapy, and hypnotherapy — and use them flexibly to suit what each person needs, at that point in time. We work collaboratively, paying attention to what you bring and to what unfolds over time.
Alongside depth, I aim to work efficiently and purposefully. Rather than focusing narrowly on symptoms, we look at longer-standing ways of coping or relating — often strategies that once made sense, but are now holding you back. As these patterns become clearer, there is more room for choice, confidence, and a steadier sense of self.
My role isn’t to push you into being someone else, but to help create the conditions where you can understand yourself more fully and move forward in a way that feels authentic and workable
In our work together, we explore how these long-term coping styles developed and create new ways of living that feel balanced, confident, and genuinely okay.​I work with people facing anxiety, trauma, low mood, and patterns of self-criticism.
My approach draws on CBT, Schema Therapy, and EMDR, with sessions available in Glasgow and online.
You can easily book a session through my secure online booking system, and if you’d like to get a feel for the work, you can also read client feedback and testimonials on my services page.
Are you struggling with:
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Constant worry, overthinking, or anxiety that won’t switch off
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Low mood, emptiness, or loss of motivation
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Memories of past event that still affect you today
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Relationship patterns that leave you feeling stuck or hurt
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A critical inner voice or sense of not being good enough
If any of these feel familiar, I can help.
I’m Gem Thomson, a professionally trained, BABCP-accredited psychotherapist.
I specialise in Schema Therapy, alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and EMDR for trauma.
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Together, we can explore how unconscious patterns and life experiences shape your thoughts, feelings, and relationships — and find new ways forward.
Credentials & Experience
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BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
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NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
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EMDR Trained Therapist
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17+ Years of Experience in Mental Health
My counselling services
If you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, trauma, or difficult relationship patterns, therapy can help. I offer several evidence-based approaches that we can tailor to your needs, whether you’re looking for practical tools or deeper, long-term change.
Cognitive therapy and schema therapy
​If you're looking for Glasgow cognitive therapy or Schema Therapy online in the UK, I offer warm, professional support to help you heal emotional patterns that may have been with you for years.
As a BABCP-accredited therapist, I integrate CBT, EMDR, hypnotherapy and Schema Therapy to support clients struggling with anxiety, self-criticism, emotional disconnection, or relationship difficulties.
In Glasgow or online
Whether you’re based in Glasgow or working online from anywhere in the UK, sessions provide a safe, structured space to explore your past, reconnect with your needs, and begin lasting change.​
How therapy is offered
Online therapy across Scotland
All therapies are available by video securely online, so you can access support wherever you are in Scotland (and beyond). Many clients find online sessions just as effective as in-person work — with the added benefits of flexibility, comfort, and no travel.
In-person therapy in Shawlands, Glasgow
If you prefer face-to-face sessions, I also see clients locally in Shawlands. This provides the option of a steady, private therapy space close to home.
How childhood experiences frame the present
Who I help
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I work with adults who may be experiencing one or more of the following:
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Anxiety, panic, or a persistent sense of being on edge
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Physical symptoms of anxiety such as a racing heart, tight chest, dizziness, or restlessness
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Low mood, emotional flatness, or a sense of emptiness
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Burnout, emotional exhaustion, and feeling overwhelmed by responsibility
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The effects of past trauma or difficult childhood experiences (including PTSD)
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Repeating relationship patterns that lead to anxiety, guilt, or self-doubt
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Feeling disconnected from themselves, or unsure who they are anymore
How therapy can change the way you feel
Therapy can create lasting change — not just managing symptoms, but healing at a deeper level.
How much does a CBT, Schema or EMDR Therapy session cost?
Fees are £120 for 50 minutes for standard session.
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Each year, I hold a very small number of reduced-fee spaces (£95) for clients where cost would otherwise block access to therapy. These spaces are limited and may not always be available. Please request if finances are a consideration.
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For specialist reports or international clients, fees are £120.​
Free e-book download
Download my free eBook to explore how childhood experiences, attachment patterns, and self-compassion shape the way you relate to yourself and others.
Thoughtful, psychologically grounded, and written with warmth—this guide is for anyone seeking insight, healing, and emotional clarity.
What my clients say
Client testimonial male 60's
Therapy with Gem helped me find myself again. From our first session, Gem identified the issues I was struggling with and gave me a clear plan forward. Over the months, I understood so much more about myself, learned how to manage stress, and gradually felt like myself again. I had always been sceptical about therapy, but the benefits have been amazing.
Client testimonial female 50's
I felt I could finally open up.”
Gem was amazing. I felt an immediate connection with her, which made it easy to talk about things I had hidden inside. She listened without judgment and then offered insights on how I could cope with what I shared.
Client testimonial male 40's
I felt safe and supported.”
Gemini is an excellent professional, and I always felt completely comfortable in our sessions. That sense of ease helped me open up and make real progress.
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07503 781029
Glasgow