- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
About Gary
Gary Barrell is a psychotherapeutic counsellor and hypnotherapist practising in the United Kingdom with six years of experience. He holds an NCPS credential and a degree in Psychology and Communications. He lists stress, anxiety and related concerns among the issues he helps people address.
Gary uses a blend of approaches in sessions. He often draws on client-centred ideas to listen and build understanding. He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy methods to look at thinking patterns and behaviours that keep problems going.
He describes working with people around relationships, grief, low self-esteem and confidence. He also supports those dealing with trauma, sleeping and eating concerns, anger and life changes. Additional areas he has worked with include phobias, panic, OCD patterns, autism and communication difficulties.
Sessions include some hypnotherapy and psychodynamic thinking when those approaches fit the concern. That means exploring how past experiences shape present reactions and using guided techniques to change responses. Gary says he combines elements from different approaches to match a person’s issues and preferences.
He accepts international clients and runs sessions from the UK. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and then schedules a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
Gary uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns; this is useful for anxiety, panic and phobic responses. He also draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience so they can explore options and make their own choices. A further strand is Existential Therapy, which helps people consider meaning, values and life direction when coping with major changes or distress.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. Gary works collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person's needs, goals and preferences. He may use short practical exercises, reflective conversations or guided hypnotherapy elements depending on what you want to focus on.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel time and keep check-ins brief when needed. They also allow sessions from different locations and can suit people who prefer not to travel to appointments.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem and related issues such as phobias and panic.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses an integrative, client-centred approach and combines methods to focus on thinking patterns, past experiences and practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience working as a counsellor and hypnotherapist in the UK.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.