Counsellor profile
Gerry Byrne, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 11 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, addiction and relationships
Continue with GerryAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (405101)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Gerry supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Gerry
BACP. 11 years' experience. Gerry Byrne works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, family issues, grief, eating concerns, self-esteem and coping with life changes. He describes his practice as pluralistic and integrative and aims to collaborate with clients to find approaches that fit.
Gerry practises in plain, practical terms. He asks people to take an active role in sessions and treats them as the expert on their own story. Sessions can be short term or longer depending on the problem being worked on. He highlights strengths that clients already have and uses those to support change.
His work covers a range of focused concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, avoidant and dependent personality patterns, commitment and communication problems, control issues, and problems with body image and eating. He also supports people dealing with domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, guilt, shame, emptiness, and family problems.
Gerry uses a mix of methods from client-centred work to cognitive behavioural techniques and motivational interviewing. He also draws on psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused methods when these help the goals agreed with the person in front of him. The emphasis is on trying practical steps and reviewing what helps.
Sessions are offered in English in the United Kingdom. International clients are not currently accepted. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Approaches used in online counselling and practical fit
Client-centred work focuses on listening and responding to what matters to the person. It helps people feel understood and supports them to use their own knowledge and strengths to make changes.Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and short-term tasks to reduce anxiety, depression and some eating concerns.
Motivational interviewing helps when someone is unsure about changing behaviours such as substance use. It uses guided conversation to build motivation and set small achievable steps.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Gerry will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before, and then agree a plan with the person. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can help fit counselling into everyday life by removing travel time, making it possible to schedule sessions around work or family commitments, and by offering shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often offer different arrangements, and Gerry can discuss practical arrangements when you book.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, family problems, grief, eating issues, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He works in a pluralistic and integrative way, collaborating with people to choose methods that suit their needs and goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years' professional experience in counselling and psychotherapy.
Is he registered with a professional body and where does he practice?
He is BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients arrange sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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