Counsellor profile
Gareth Harris, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 3 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, anxiety and trauma
Continue with GarethAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (403652)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Gareth supplied to BetterHelp.
- Psychodynamic approach
- Grief and loss
- Autism awareness
About Gareth
BACP. MSc in psychodynamic psychotherapy. 3 years' experience. Gareth Harris works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulty, trauma and abuse, grief and coping with life changes. He also focuses on issues such as abandonment, personality-related concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, eating and food-related problems, and first responder issues.
Gareth trained to master's level in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the University of Essex. He has completed shorter courses covering children's well-being and autism. He volunteers with the Road Victims Trust, offering counselling to people experiencing grief, trauma and related difficulties.
In sessions he invites people to talk about how they are feeling and may ask questions to better understand what is happening. He uses the psychodynamic framework to help people notice patterns in their thoughts, feelings and relationships. Sessions aim to make difficult feelings clearer so they can be addressed more directly.
Gareth describes his role as providing a respectful space in which people can open up and understand themselves more. He also helps people develop ways to cope with immediate problems and life transitions when needed. Work can include talking through past experiences that continue to affect current life.
People who contact him can expect straightforward, conversational counselling rather than clinical jargon. Gareth offers practical attention to day-to-day difficulties alongside exploration of longer-standing patterns. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Gareth's background centres on psychodynamic psychotherapy, a way of working that explores recurring feelings and relationship patterns to make current difficulties clearer. This approach can help when past experience keeps affecting day-to-day life and relationships.He has also studied topics related to children's well-being and autism, which informs how he notices developmental and neurodiversity factors in conversations. That study supports a thoughtful, observation-based approach when autism or developmental differences are relevant to a person's experience.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gareth will discuss how psychodynamic ideas fit your needs and will adapt the focus over time with your input. He aims to agree collaborative goals and to change emphasis if something else would suit you better.
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. In general, online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to continue regular work while keeping appointments consistent. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, frequently use online sessions to increase flexibility and access for people who cannot attend in person.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and coping with life changes. He also focuses on related concerns such as abandonment, eating issues and first responder problems.
How would he describe his counselling style?
He uses a psychodynamic approach that looks at patterns in feelings and relationships and combines that with practical help for current problems. Sessions are conversational and question-led to build understanding.
How much professional experience does he have?
Gareth has three years of experience as a practising counsellor since completing his training.
What qualifications does he hold and where is he based?
He holds an MSc in psychodynamic psychotherapy from the University of Essex and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats explicitly; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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