Gary Barrell, NCPS

Gary Barrell is a psychotherapeutic counsellor and hypnotherapist with six years' practice in the United Kingdom. He holds an NCPS credential and a degree in Psychology and Communications. Gary aims to offer a calm space where people can talk about what is worrying them without feeling judged.

He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns, and helps people coping with grief, low self-esteem and life changes. He also works with issues such as intimacy-related difficulties, sleep and eating problems, anger, career questions and feelings of isolation or jealousy.

Gary uses an integrative approach that blends different counselling ideas to match each person's needs. He draws on client-centred listening combined with cognitive behavioural ideas, existential thinking, psychodynamic perspectives and hypnotherapy when appropriate.

Sessions are conversational and practical. Gary helps people spot patterns in thinking and behaviour, try small experiments, and make changes that feel manageable. He also supports people to uncover deeper feelings and past experiences that affect current choices.

Clients who are unsure where to start can expect calm guidance and straightforward suggestions. Gary encourages people to identify priorities and take small steps towards clearer thinking and more ease in daily life.

Therapeutic approaches that work well online

Gary combines client-centred therapy with cognitive behavioural therapy to help people understand feelings and change unhelpful patterns. Client-centred therapy means the counsellor listens closely and follows what matters most to the person, which can help with self-esteem, grief and relationship worries. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and trying practical exercises to change them, useful for anxiety, panic and mood concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adapt techniques so they feel useful. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions whether the focus is on immediate coping, exploring deeper issues, or combining both.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time so appointments are easier to keep. If you plan to use online sessions, confirm which formats are offered before you book. Online work can make it simpler to continue therapy while managing day-to-day responsibilities and to keep momentum between appointments.