Gary Barrell

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship and intimacy
• CBT and hypnotherapy

About Gary

Gary Barrell works on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and confidence. He uses an integrative counselling style and combines several therapeutic approaches to help people understand and work through problems. Gary holds NCPS and has six years' practice in the United Kingdom.

Gary has a degree in Psychology and Communications. He describes his way of working as integrative, drawing on Client-Centred Therapy, cognitive behavioural methods, existential thinking, psychodynamic ideas and hypnotherapy where appropriate. Sessions focus on what a person is experiencing now and how past patterns influence current feelings and choices.

In a session he helps people identify unhelpful thinking, notice repetitive patterns and find small changes they can try between meetings. He also offers practical coping tools for stress, panic and sleep problems. Conversations can include exploring values, meaning and motivation when someone feels stuck or uncertain about their next steps.

Gary mentions support for specific issues such as parenting strain, communication problems, separation and divorce, obsessional thoughts and difficulties linked to autism and Asperger syndrome. He also works with anger, eating and intimacy-related concerns and with people affected by prejudice or discrimination.

Sessions aim to build clearer ways to manage day-to-day pressures and to open up practical choices. People who choose to work with him complete an initial assessment and then agree a way forward together.

How his approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own perspective and priorities, encouraging clearer self-expression and stronger decision-making; it can help with self-esteem, confidence and relationship issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behaviour, offering practical steps to reduce anxiety, panic and low mood. Existential Therapy addresses questions about meaning, values and life choices and can suit people feeling stuck about purpose or major change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Gary will discuss your goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then try approaches that fit the situation. He treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts methods based on what helps most.

The practical benefits of remote sessions are that they can fit more easily into a busy week and reduce travel time. Please confirm which session formats are available before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online counselling can allow for shorter check-ins, video meetings or telephone conversations depending on what is offered, and can make it simpler to continue work while managing day-to-day commitments.

Topics Gary lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Communication problems
• Divorce and separation
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Phobias
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual dysfunction
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Existential Therapy
• Hypnotherapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Gary

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He helps people with stress, anxiety, panic and sleeping problems using practical coping strategies.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses an integrative approach combining Client-Centred Therapy, cognitive behavioural techniques, existential thinking, psychodynamic ideas and hypnotherapy.

How much experience does he have?

He has six years of practice as a counsellor and hypnotherapist in the United Kingdom.

What are his credentials and location?

He is listed with NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in English if I live abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats does he offer?

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the available formats before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.