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Dean Gaylard

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Dean Gaylard, NCPS

United Kingdom

Counsellor - Family and parenting concerns

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About

  • Client-Centred Therapy
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Parenting support

About Dean

Dean Gaylard, NCPS, is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with seven years' experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and parenting pressures. He also helps people dealing with grief, trauma, addictions and relationship and family concerns.

Dean uses a straightforward, person-centred approach. He focuses on listening and reflecting back what clients bring. Sessions aim to identify where difficulties began and what keeps them going now, so practical steps can be tried between meetings.

Hypnotherapy is one of the methods Dean offers alongside client-centred work. He sometimes uses guided imagery, breath work and meditative practices to help people manage strong feelings and calm the nervous system. These techniques are presented as options and adapted to what each person prefers.

People contact Dean when life changes feel overwhelming, when they struggle with motivation, or when patterns of guilt, shame or codependency are causing strain. He also supports those coping with caregiver stress, panic attacks, bipolar and ADHD related concerns as listed in his profile.

To get started clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Dean accepts international clients and runs sessions in English. He uses an adjustable subscription model for fees that can be cancelled at any time.

How sessions work

Approaches used in online sessions

Dean draws on client-centred therapy and hypnotherapy in online work. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, reflecting and helping clients make their own sense of problems; it can help with anxiety, low self-worth and life changes. Hypnotherapy involves guided imagery and relaxation techniques to support emotional regulation and can be useful for stress, panic symptoms and some habit changes.

Choosing an approach is collaborative. Dean will discuss what feels right, try different techniques and adjust based on how the client responds. The aim is to match methods to the person’s needs, goals and preferences rather than to insist on a single method.

The profile does not list which session formats are used, so please confirm options before booking. Many people find online sessions fit into busy days more easily, allow a quieter check-in during work breaks, or remove travel time. Therapists including registered or accredited professionals can also offer shorter follow-ups or guided exercises that slot into everyday life. These practical benefits make it easier to keep momentum between sessions and to apply new skills in real situations.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyDissociationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyHypnotherapy

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues can he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and parenting-related strain, along with grief, trauma, addictions and relationship and family concerns.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses client-centred therapy with reflective listening and collaborative planning. Hypnotherapy, guided imagery and breath work are offered when suitable.

How much experience does he have?

He has seven years of professional experience working with adults on the range of concerns listed in his profile.

What are his credentials and location?

He is listed with NCPS and practices from the United Kingdom.

Can he work with people who do not live in the UK?

Yes. He accepts international clients and runs sessions in English.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees arranged?

Fees vary with location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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