He graduated with a B.A. (Hons.) Degree in Psychology in 1986 and a MSc. Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy in 1992. He continues to engage in on-going Professional development, and brings a vast resource of learning to his work as a counsellor and psychotherapist.

He works in a humanistic way incorporating Person Centred and Gestalt theory and approaches. He utilises Cognitive Behavioural Skills where appropriate and believes in the client’s process towards healing and recovery.

Through providing a safe environment of warmth, empathy and respect, Gillford offers support and challenge to his clients to empower themselves to take responsibility for their own lives as they seek to understand and accept themselves, gain insight to healing their traumas and engage in overcoming their difficulties.

Besides working with individuals and couples he also facilitates group work and workshops as well as providing supervision and training for those in the counselling and psychotherapy profession.