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Dean Gaylard, NCPS

Credentials: NCPS
Experience: 7 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

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Dean Gaylard offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people who feel stuck by anxiety, low self-esteem or depression. He introduces sessions in a straightforward way so clients can talk without pressure or expectation. The first aim is to help people feel understood and safe enough to begin exploring what is causing their difficulties.

Dean uses an empathic, client-centred style that focuses on the person in front of him. He listens for the story behind symptoms and supports people to notice patterns that affect mood, relationships and day-to-day coping.

Background and approach

Practical breathing and grounding techniques are often used in sessions to help manage overwhelming feelings in the moment. Hypnotherapy features in his work alongside relaxed guided imagery and meditative practices when these suit a client. These methods are offered as tools to help regulate the nervous system and build self-acceptance, rather than quick fixes.

Dean may introduce simple exercises to practise between sessions to reinforce progress. He brings seven years of professional experience and holds NCPS as a listed credential. That background informs a gentle, respectful approach that values each person's own insight and goals.

Sessions aim to be collaborative, with the client directing which issues to prioritise. Dean supports people with a wide range of concerns including stress, trauma-related issues, addictions, grief, relationship difficulties, parenting stresses, ADHD and bipolar-related struggles. He also works with areas such as codependency, caregiver stress, loneliness, and self-love.

People can expect a practical, down-to-earth style that balances listening with helpful steps forward.

Approaches and how online therapy can help

Client-Centred Therapy places the client's experience at the heart of the work and focuses on understanding and empathy. It helps people who need a listening, non-judgemental space to talk through anxiety, low self-worth and life transitions. Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to support change in thoughts, habits or emotional responses. It can be used alongside talking therapy for issues like stress, sleep problems and confidence building.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively to identify which methods fit the client's goals and comfort level. That might mean starting with a listening-focused, client-centred approach and adding brief hypnotherapy or imagery exercises if the client wishes.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexible options. Video calls are useful for a fuller face-to-face feel, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat modes suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel while maintaining continuity of care.

What kinds of problems can be addressed in sessions?

Sessions cover many concerns including stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and grief. He also supports people with addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, ADHD and bipolar-related challenges.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

The work is client-centred and compassionate, focusing on listening and understanding each person's experience. Practical techniques such as breathing, guided imagery and hypnotherapy may be introduced when helpful.

What is Dean's professional background?

He has seven years of professional experience and draws on practices including hypnotherapy and meditative techniques. His approach emphasises a strong therapeutic relationship and collaborative goal setting.

Where is the therapist based and what credential does he hold?

He is based in the United Kingdom and holds NCPS as a listed credential.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK access sessions?

International clients are accepted and can work with him from other countries.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How do fees and getting started work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 7 years
Registered with: NCPS
Languages: English

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Dean Gaylard, NCPS

Background and approach

Approaches and how online therapy can help

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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