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Gareth Blake, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
5 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesCoping with life changes

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Gareth Blake is a BACP counsellor who focuses on emotion-led, relational work. He keeps sessions straightforward and human, aiming for real conversation rather than formality. Gareth invites clients to notice what they feel and to use those feelings as information for change.

He draws on approaches such as Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), psychodynamic ideas, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Gareth blends methods to suit each person rather than following a set formula.

Background and approach

That means sessions can include talking things through, practical tools, and looking at patterns from the past. Gareth has five years of experience and works with a wide range of concerns. These include stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and sexuality.

He also supports people facing ageing and geriatric issues, family problems, infidelity, jealousy, and non-monogamous relationship challenges. His style is adaptive for different ways of thinking and living. Neurodivergence, trauma history, or complex presentations are approached without judgement.

Sessions aim to slow down, notice what is happening in the body and feelings, and try practical steps that fit the person’s life. Gareth offers remote therapy across the United Kingdom and to international clients in English. Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging, with a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How Gareth's approaches work online

Gareth often uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in online work. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on feelings and relationships; it helps people notice what they feel, understand how feelings shape connections, and try new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions; it offers practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns and reduce anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Gareth collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit best. He listens to goals, preferences and how someone thinks and reacts, then adapts sessions to match those needs rather than following one fixed method.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared exercises, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, caregiving or travel, while keeping the focus on tangible steps and emotional work.
What kinds of problems does Gareth help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and sexuality-related matters.
What is Gareth's style of therapy?
He uses an emotion-focused, relational style and blends approaches like Client-Centred Therapy, CBT, EFT, psychodynamic ideas, and Solution-Focused Therapy to suit each person.
How much experience does he have?
Gareth has five years of professional experience working with a variety of emotional and relational concerns.
Where is Gareth based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Can I work with him if I'm not in the UK?
Yes, Gareth accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with Gareth?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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