Core Process Psychotherapy Cardiff

Core Process Psychotherapy Cardiff – Jillian Kirkpatrick

About Jillian

Jillian Kirkpatrick provides Core Process Psychotherapy in Cardiff, combining mindfulness, compassion, and clinical expertise. She holds an MA in Mindfulness-Based Core Process Psychotherapy from the Karuna Institute and maintains accreditation with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Her goal is to offer a confidential and supportive environment where clients feel safe to explore the challenges they face.

Jillian is also a registered and accredited counsellor with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Her earlier qualifications in Person-Centred and Integrative Counselling enable her to tailor her sessions to each client’s unique needs. She has worked in private practice since 1999, providing consistent support to individuals across a wide spectrum of emotional and psychological issues.

With over 30 years of experience in Social Work, primarily in the mental health sector, Jillian brings a deep understanding of complex personal and social dynamics. This background strengthens her ability to guide clients through significant life transitions and emotional distress.

Services Offered

Jillian’s approach draws from Core Process Psychotherapy, which blends Western psychological understanding with mindfulness-based insight. She creates space for clients to slow down, notice patterns, and understand how past experiences shape present emotions and behaviours.

Her areas of expertise include:

• Anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm

• Depression and low mood

• Trauma and abuse recovery

• Grief, bereavement, and unresolved loss

• Major life changes, such as career shifts, retirement, or children leaving home

• Sudden illness or long-term health concerns

• Workplace stress and difficulties coping

She also works as a freelance counsellor through Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), supporting staff well-being in local government and other public-sector organisations.

Additional Information

Jillian believes that change happens when clients feel heard, valued, and respected. Therefore, she places great importance on creating a therapeutic relationship built on trust. Within this relationship, clients are encouraged to explore their experiences at a pace that feels manageable and safe.

In every session, Jillian aims to provide clarity and calm while guiding individuals toward deeper self-awareness. Her therapy offers more than symptom relief—it offers the opportunity for meaningful personal growth.