Cynthia Gentle, BACP

Cynthia Gentle is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of experience. She supports adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and addiction. Cynthia also works with people facing relationship strains, grief, parenting pressures and intimacy-related difficulties.

She pays attention to cultural identity and self-worth as important parts of recovery. That means conversations often include how background and beliefs shape responses to loss, shame and low self-esteem. Cynthia also addresses specific issues such as perinatal mental health, miscarriage, HIV and seasonal mood changes.

Sessions balance practical skills and personal reflection. She uses familiar methods like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice patterns and try new behaviours. Attachment-based ideas guide work on how early relationships affect present-day trust and closeness.

Cynthia aims for clear, steady conversations rather than theory-heavy sessions. People can expect short-term work on coping tools as well as longer conversations about identity and healing when needed. Language options include English and Shona for those who prefer to use either.

Her approach often includes talking through difficult experiences such as narcissistic abuse, domestic violence and separation. She also helps people manage practical problems like sleeping, eating and work stress while exploring the feelings beneath them.

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