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Gareth Harris

Gareth Harris

BACP

United Kingdom

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Calm, practical counselling for anxiety and grief

  • Psychodynamic approach
  • Grief support
  • Works in English

About Gareth

Gareth Harris is a counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety and relationship difficulties. He also helps those coping with trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes. Gareth works to create a calm, open space where people can talk about what is happening for them.

Gareth completed a Masters in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the University of Essex. He has also taken shorter courses that covered children’s wellbeing and autism. He brings three years of practice experience to his work and volunteers with the Road Victims Trust, supporting people affected by loss and trauma.

Sessions focus on listening and gentle questioning to help people understand their feelings. Gareth aims to help clients recognise patterns, make sense of difficult moments, and build practical ways to cope. He explains things plainly and keeps conversations grounded in everyday life.

People can expect a steady, respectful approach that encourages reflection and hope. Gareth pays attention to how past experiences affect present reactions, and he looks for small changes that make daily life easier. He will work with each person at their own pace.

Gareth offers support in English and accepts international clients. If someone wants to explore anxiety, panic, relationship strain, or grief, he guides them through steps to clarify goals and consider ways forward. He describes the process clearly so people know what to expect.

How Gareth's approaches translate to online work

Gareth draws on psychodynamic ideas alongside other evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Psychodynamic work looks at how past experiences shape current feelings and relationships, helping people make sense of repeated patterns and emotional responses. He also uses practical, evidence-based strategies to help with stress and anxiety, focusing on noticing thoughts and developing manageable coping steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy journey. Gareth treats this as a collaborative process and will discuss what feels most helpful based on your goals and preferences. He will check in regularly and adapt methods if something is not working.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - it can save travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or remove the need to be on camera for people who prefer phone conversations. Registered or accredited professionals often use remote sessions to maintain continuity of care when meeting in person is difficult, and Gareth can discuss the practicalities when you begin.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCancerCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Gareth commonly help with?

He supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes.

What is Gareth's therapeutic style?

He offers a calm, listening approach that uses gentle questions to help people understand feelings and notice patterns in their lives.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Gareth has three years of practice experience and also volunteers as a counsellor with the Road Victims Trust.

What professional credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He holds BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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