- Addiction support
- Relationship work
- Self esteem
About Garfield
Garfield Collins is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience. He works with people facing addictions, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, grief, and anger. He also supports those coping with major life changes and issues around intimacy and eating concerns.
Garfield takes a straightforward approach. He treats the person as the expert on their own life and looks for existing strengths to build on. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical steps, and honest conversations about what is getting in the way.
When addiction or compulsive behaviours are present, he helps people notice patterns and create concrete alternatives. For relationship and intimacy issues he looks at how past attachments affect current connection and communication. With grief and loss, he offers ways to make space for emotion while still moving forward day to day.
Sessions also address anger and control issues without shaming. Garfield helps people recognise triggers, develop calmer responses, and practise different ways of saying what they need. He keeps work direct and action-orientated, with options for short exercises or focused reflections between meetings.
People who meet with him can expect a practical, goal-focused style that mixes conversation with skill-building. He encourages steady progress and checks in about what is and is not working. To start, clients complete a short questionnaire and arrange an initial session to agree the next steps.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Garfield uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach looks at patterns of behaviour and thought to identify triggers and then builds new coping skills. This helps with addictions, compulsive behaviours and anger by giving clear alternatives to unhelpful reactions. Another approach examines attachment and relationship patterns to improve how people connect and communicate. That kind of work suits those struggling with intimacy, trust or repeated relationship problems.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Garfield will help clients and therapists decide together which techniques fit a person’s goals, needs and preferences. The early sessions are used to agree priorities and try methods that can be adjusted over time.
Confirm the available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also help someone join sessions while away from their usual area. Talk with him during the matching process to confirm which formats are offered and to plan how sessions will fit into day-to-day life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with addictions, relationship issues, low self-esteem, grief, anger and related concerns such as intimacy and eating problems.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He treats the client as the expert of their life and uses direct, goal-focused conversations alongside practical skills and exercises.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is accredited with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the UK?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.