Counsellor profile
Gary Barrell, NCPS
Psychotherapeutic counsellor - relationships and parenting
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- Client-Centred approach
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Hypnotherapy options
About Gary
Gary Barrell is a psychotherapeutic counsellor and hypnotherapist registered with NCPS in the United Kingdom, with six years' experience. He has a degree in Psychology and Communications and works with adults on a range of everyday problems. He commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, low self-esteem and motivation.
He uses an integrative approach, drawing on client-centred ideas alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic thinking. That means conversations focus on what matters now, practical steps to change patterns, and uncovering repeating themes that affect current life.
Sessions are practical and conversational. He listens to what is happening at home and at work, then suggests ways to test different responses and thinking styles. Hypnotherapy may be used as a tool where appropriate to support change in habits, sleep or motivation.
Gary also helps with parenting strains, intimacy-related issues, anger, career concerns and coping with major life changes. Additional attention is given to autism and Asperger Syndrome, communication problems, divorce and separation, and obsessive behaviours where these are relevant to the person's situation.
He aims to help people recognise the obstacles that hold them back and to try alternative behaviours in small steps. The work is collaborative - the person sets goals and he supports practical ways to reach them.
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How sessions work
How Gary uses talking therapies online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's perspective, helping them to talk through feelings and priorities and decide on goals. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behaviour, and introduces practical exercises to try different responses to stress, anxiety or low mood. Hypnotherapy is used as an additional tool to address habits, sleep problems or motivation by encouraging relaxed focus and guided mental rehearsal.Choosing the right method is part of the work together. Gary will discuss which approaches might suit the issues you bring and try options collaboratively, adjusting the focus as sessions progress to match your goals and preferences.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking as they are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time. Some formats use less bandwidth or do not require video, which can help if you need a quieter or shorter appointment. Registered or accredited professionals often find online sessions a practical way to keep consistent with therapy while managing everyday commitments.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem and depression, and also addresses parenting strain and intimacy-related problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
Gary uses an integrative, client-centred style combined with cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic techniques, adapted to the individual's needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years' experience working in the UK alongside a degree in Psychology and Communications.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients, so people outside the UK can arrange sessions.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription 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.