- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
About Gary
Gary Barrell is a psychotherapeutic counsellor and hypnotherapist registered with NCPS, with six years' experience practising in the United Kingdom. He holds a degree in Psychology and Communications. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, depression, parenting strains, sleep and eating concerns, and anger.
Gary uses an integrative approach in sessions. He blends Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Existential and Psychodynamic ideas, and hypnotherapy techniques when they suit the client's goals. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps as well as exploring patterns that keep problems repeating.
In conversation he aims to help clients spot habits of thought and behaviour that cause distress. He uses straightforward discussion and exercises to address unhelpful thinking, build coping skills, and improve communication. Hypnotherapy may be offered as an adjunct to address motivation, confidence, or specific symptoms when appropriate.
Gary also works with concerns linked to autism and Asperger Syndrome, communication problems, divorce and separation, shame and guilt, infidelity and jealousy, hoarding, obsessive-compulsive patterns, panic, phobias, paranoia, and issues around life purpose and isolation. He frames work around what the client wants to change rather than labels.
To begin he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Fees vary by location, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. International clients are accepted and sessions are conducted in English.
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says. Online this means sessions concentrate on understanding the client's experience and helping them find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thought patterns and behaviours and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms like anxiety, anger and low mood. These techniques work well over talk-based sessions and short practical homework tasks between meetings.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods to prioritise. That collaborative planning can change as progress is made, combining listening-based work with cognitive strategies or hypnotherapy elements as needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm exactly which formats are available before booking. Online work can help people fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep frequent short check-ins. Some formats are better for talking therapy, while others suit brief skills practice or shorter updates, so checking the practical options helps match therapy to everyday routines.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anger and related life changes.
Which therapeutic style does he use?
He uses an integrative approach combining Client-Centred Therapy, CBT, existential and psychodynamic ideas, and hypnotherapy when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of practice as a psychotherapeutic counsellor and hypnotherapist in the United Kingdom.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I see him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary 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.