- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive behavioural tools
About Cynthia
Cynthia Gentle is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years of practice. She works with stress, anxiety and a wide range of related concerns including depression, trauma and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Sessions are offered in English and Shona and she accepts international clients.
Cynthia helps people think about how their life story and cultural identity shape their sense of self. She talks through patterns that affect relationships and daily functioning. That can include coping with abuse, recovery from narcissistic dynamics, or dealing with grief and loss.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques. In a typical session she listens, reflects what she hears and then offers practical ways to try out between meetings. Exercises might look at unhelpful thoughts, values-based goals or ways to notice relational patterns.
Cynthia also supports people facing practical life stresses such as parenting strain, work difficulties and sleep or eating concerns. She pays attention to how cultural background and identity influence self-worth and choices. That can make problem-solving feel more relevant to everyday life.
People meet her to work on specific problems like addictions, anger or seasonal low mood, and on longer standing patterns such as attachment wounds or shame. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what the person wants to change next.
Approaches used online and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that matter. It can help people who feel stuck by moving attention from fighting difficult thoughts to building a life that fits their values.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape present patterns. It helps people notice recurring ways of relating, and practise different responses in current relationships to reduce repeating old hurts.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) works with thoughts, feelings and behaviours together. It offers concrete exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and build different habits for sleep, anxiety management and everyday tasks.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what has helped before, then suggest methods to try. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be adjusted as needs change.
If you are considering online sessions, check the platform for the session formats offered before booking. Confirming options first helps plan practical details such as how long sessions last and whether a shorter check-in or a longer meeting fits into your day. Online work can make it easier to attend from different places and to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Shona
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and related issues including trauma, relationship and intimacy problems, grief, addictions and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
The style is conversational and practical. She combines listening with exercises such as thought work, values clarification and relational reflection.
How much experience does she have?
Cynthia has five years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Shona, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.