- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Relationship issues
About Gareth
Gareth Harris is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years' experience. He lists stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and coping with life changes among the concerns he supports. Gareth also notes additional focus areas such as abandonment, communication problems, dissociation and issues linked to first responder roles.
Gareth trained at the University of Essex where he completed a master's in psychodynamic psychotherapy. He has also completed shorter courses covering children’s well-being and autism. He volunteers with the Road Victims Trust, offering counselling to people dealing with grief and trauma.
In sessions he offers a calm, talking space and asks questions to understand how someone feels. He aims to help people open up and gain clearer self-understanding. Conversations focus on what is happening now and how past experiences may still affect daily life.
Practical concerns such as relationship patterns, commitment issues and coping after loss are named areas he works through with people. He also addresses eating and food-related issues, control and dependent personality traits, and problems that arise after illness such as cancer.
Gareth describes his approach as using evidence-based therapeutic techniques and psychodynamic ideas from his master's training. He helps people think about repeat patterns and emotional responses so they can make clearer choices. To begin he asks a few questions to match needs, then schedules a first session to agree next steps.
Approaches for tackling direction and life changes online
Gareth draws on psychodynamic therapy alongside other evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Psychodynamic work focuses on how early experiences and repeated patterns shape current feelings and choices. It can help when someone feels stuck, unsure about relationships or sees the same problems recur. He also uses practical, evidence-based methods designed to address symptoms of stress and anxiety. These techniques often involve learning ways to manage reactions, try different responses and build small, manageable shifts in daily routines. They are useful for coping with grief, trauma reactions and sudden life changes. Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Gareth will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and agree together which methods to try. That collaborative decision helps match the approach to what someone wants to change. Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people use video or phone options that suit quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth or the need for a brief session during a work break.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which life concerns does he help with?
Gareth works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief and coping with life changes. He also lists additional areas such as abandonment, communication problems and issues linked to first responder roles.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He uses psychodynamic-informed conversations and other evidence-based techniques to look at recurring patterns and emotional responses. Sessions involve talking, questions and reflection to develop clearer understanding.
What experience does he have?
He has three years' experience and completed a master's in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the University of Essex. He also volunteers with the Road Victims Trust supporting people with grief and trauma.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and Gareth accepts international clients. Confirm any cross-border details when arranging sessions.
What session formats does he offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking a session.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Check the subscription terms for details that apply to your region.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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