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Gareth Young, NCPS

Credentials: NCPS
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety LGBT Grief Self esteem Depression

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Gareth Young welcomes people feeling overwhelmed by stress, low mood, anxiety or struggles with identity. He speaks plainly and offers steady support so someone who is worried can take a first small step. Gareth is based in the United Kingdom and has three years of professional experience.

He holds NCPS as a credential. Gareth focuses on practical conversations that help people sort out what matters most. He helps with mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety and low self-esteem, and with issues around addiction, grief and anger.

Background and approach

He also supports people facing career stress, relationship strain, family problems and life changes. He offers affirmative support for LGBT concerns and matters around sexuality and gender identity. He will listen without judgement and help the person work through identity questions at their own pace.

Gareth also helps with intimacy issues, body image and challenges that affect young adults. In sessions he adapts his approach to what the person needs. He draws on client-focused methods, motivational interviewing, narrative and solution-focused strategies, and Internal Family Systems ideas.

That means conversations can range from mapping small steps to talking through past stories that still feel important. Gareth works online using video, phone, live chat or text messaging. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and then schedules sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Approaches that suit online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding from the person's point of view. It helps people build confidence, sort through feelings and feel heard during difficult moments. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversation about change; it helps when someone feels stuck or unsure how to start making different choices. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about their lives and helps separate problems from identity, which can be useful for issues like grief, trauma and identity concerns.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Gareth will work with the person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That usually means trying out ideas together and adjusting the focus based on what helps most over time.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging makes it easier to fit counselling into everyday life. Video is useful when visual connection helps the conversation, while phone calls need less bandwidth and suit quick check-ins. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter messages between sessions or a different way to reflect when typing feels easier. These options offer flexibility so people can choose the format that fits their routine and needs.

What concerns does Gareth help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, plus issues such as addictions, grief and anger. Additional focuses include body image, workplace problems and young adult issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Gareth uses client-centred conversation combined with motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques. He tailors sessions to each person's needs and looks for practical steps to try between meetings.

What is his background and experience?

He has three years of professional experience working under UK therapy guidelines. Gareth holds an NCPS credential and a background in integrative counselling approaches.

Where is Gareth based and how is he credentialed?

He practises in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as his credential. Sessions are provided according to UK practice standards.

Which languages and client locations are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Gareth offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How are costs and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience: 3 years
Registered with: NCPS
Languages: English

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Gareth Young, NCPS

Background and approach

Approaches that suit online counselling

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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