- Attachment work
- CBT strategies
- Motivational interviewing
About Brett
Brett Garcia is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma, grief, addictions and anger. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients.
Brett adopts an integrative, psychodynamic style that looks at both what is happening now and what feeds into those patterns. He pays attention to attachment and life history to understand why certain feelings, like anger, keep recurring. Expect a reflective approach that links present problems to earlier experiences without getting lost in jargon.
Practical work is paired with exploration. Brett uses client-centred listening alongside cognitive strategies to help people manage overwhelming feelings and everyday functioning. He also draws on motivational interviewing to support change and commitment where needed. This combination aims to make emotional work useful day to day.
He has substantial experience in high-pressure settings, including senior clinical roles within the UK National Health Service. That background informs support for people dealing with work stress, burnout, leadership pressures and related strains on relationships and mood.
Brett describes his practice as trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming. He has worked with neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD and autism, and offers a cautious, paced approach when trauma or complex histories are present.
Alongside clinical work he has been involved in research, training and charity leadership. He also provides coaching and mentoring to professionals and entrepreneurs seeking clearer direction and better work-life balance.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Brett draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current ways of relating and reacting. This approach can help with recurring anger, trust issues and communication patterns in relationships.He also uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and building understanding so people can describe their experience and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used alongside these approaches to teach practical skills for managing intense feelings and changing unhelpful thinking patterns.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Brett will work with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and he adapts pace and focus as those needs evolve.
The biography does not specify which online formats are provided, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed and reduce travel time. They also let people continue work when life circumstances change, while the therapist and client agree on how to structure sessions and follow-up between meetings.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
Brett works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, addictions, anger and related concerns listed in his profile.
How would he approach anger or losing your temper?
He combines psychodynamic exploration of patterns and attachment with practical cognitive tools to notice triggers and develop different responses.
What experience does he bring to this work?
He has 20 years of clinical experience and has held senior clinical roles within the UK National Health Service.
What professional registration does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
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?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.