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Gary Barrell

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Gary Barrell

NCPS

Compassionate counsellor blending therapy and hypnotherapy

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Experience
6 years
Based in
United Kingdom
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Integrative counselling
  • Focus on practical change
  • Support through separation

About Gary

Gary Barrell is a psychotherapeutic counsellor and hypnotherapist with six years' experience in the United Kingdom. He holds a degree in Psychology and Communications and is registered with NCPS. Gary focuses on practical steps that help people manage stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties.

He creates a warm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk openly about what is troubling them. Gary uses an integrative approach, blending elements from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, existential thinking and psychodynamic ideas alongside hypnotherapy when appropriate. This lets him tailor sessions to each person's needs.

Sessions often centre on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and working out small, achievable changes. He also helps people process grief, build confidence, improve communication and cope with life transitions such as separation and divorce. Practical exercises and reflective conversation are used side by side.

Gary believes people have inner resources for change and aims to help remove obstacles that hold them back. He offers straightforward guidance and coaching-style support when clarity and direction are needed. The emphasis is on realistic steps clients can use between sessions.

He accepts international clients and conducts work in English. To begin, people follow the site's Start Therapy process to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions according to his availability.

Registration on record

NCPS
United Kingdom · NCS14-00996

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

NCPS · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgement. It supports people who need a safe space to talk, to be heard and to find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect and uses practical exercises to change patterns that feed anxiety or low mood. These approaches can help with stress, worry, panic and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose which methods to use based on goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. That means sessions may blend listening, practical exercises and reflective exploration as they go along.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy schedules and keeping treatment consistent when travel is difficult. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to keep regular appointments and to continue progress during life transitions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem and a wide range of other life challenges.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is warm and non-judgemental and uses an integrative mix of approaches to match each person's needs.

How much experience does he have?

He has six years of experience working as a psychotherapeutic counsellor and hypnotherapist in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds a degree in Psychology and Communications and is listed with NCPS. He practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients from other countries.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payments handled?

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

How do I start working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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