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Brett Garcia

Brett Garcia, BACP

Counsellor - anxiety and relationship concerns

United Kingdom

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Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 159085
Experience
20 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom
  • Attachment focus
  • CBT methods
  • Neurodiversity affirming

About Brett

Brett Garcia is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has over 20 years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions and other difficulties listed in his profile. Sessions are conducted in English and he works with clients in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Brett focuses on understanding how past experiences and current relationships shape feelings and behaviour. He uses an integrative approach, mixing psychodynamic ideas with humanistic and pragmatic methods. In practice this means looking at patterns that repeat and talking through what happens in everyday life.

In sessions Brett aims for a collaborative style. He pays attention to attachment and how it affects relationships. He also draws on cognitive-behavioural techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours when helpful.

He has a long history working in high-pressure settings, including senior clinical roles in the UK National Health Service. That background informs work with workplace stress, leadership strain, and professionals in demanding roles.

Brett also works with neurodiverse clients, including people exploring ADHD and autism, and uses a trauma-informed approach that respects pacing and choice. Outside clinical work he has been involved in research, training and community initiatives that support mental health and leadership.

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How his approaches work for online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early and current relationships affect how someone connects, trusts and responds to others. It can help people who notice repeated patterns in relationships or who find closeness difficult.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s perspective. The therapist reflects what is said and supports people to find their own answers, which can be useful for issues like low self-esteem and identity questions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical tools to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety and sleep or eating difficulties when structured exercises are helpful.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Brett will help a client decide which methods to use based on their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may change over time as issues evolve.

Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities or travel, and they can allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Registered or accredited professionals on the site can discuss practical arrangements and how remote sessions might fit into everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions and many related issues listed in his profile.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is collaborative and reflective, combining psychodynamic ideas with client-centred and cognitive-behavioural methods.

How much experience does he have?

He has 20 years of clinical experience, including senior roles in UK health services and work with professionals in high-pressure jobs.

What are his credentials and location?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages does he use in sessions?

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?

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

How do I start a first session?

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