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Gary Barrell, NCPS

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression

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Gary Barrell uses a practical, person-centred style to help people tackle problems that feel overwhelming. He is a psychotherapeutic counsellor and hypnotherapist with six years' experience in the United Kingdom and a degree in Psychology and Communications. Gary aims to make first steps straightforward and understandable for worried parents and busy people.

He helps people with stress and anxiety, low mood and depression, and problems with self-esteem and confidence. He also supports those dealing with relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and issues around intimacy.

Background and approach

Additional areas he works with include sleeping and eating concerns, anger, and coping with life changes. Gary blends approaches to match each person's situation. He draws on client-centred methods to create a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk and feel heard.

Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. He also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at longer standing patterns from the past, and hypnotherapy where appropriate to support change and motivation. This flexible use of methods aims to suit different personalities and goals rather than following a single fixed model.

Sessions are offered in English and are available to international clients. Gary works remotely through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. He is registered with NCPS, which is shown as NCPS in his credentials.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then book sessions according to the therapist's schedule. The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.

How Gary’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgement. Online sessions using this approach aim to create a calm space where feelings can be shared and understood, which helps with confidence, stress and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and teaches practical steps to change them. Delivered by video or phone, CBT is useful for anxiety, panic attacks, depression and patterns like obsessive thinking.

Hypnotherapy supports change by guiding attention and suggestion to strengthen motivation and reduce unhelpful habits. In online sessions it can be used for sleep issues, confidence, and motivation work under the therapist's guidance.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit the person's needs. This is a collaborative process and methods can be adapted over time based on how someone responds.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls let people see and hear the therapist, which suits deeper conversational work. Phone sessions are handy if bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter, flexible check-ins or a way to reflect between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while using approaches that have clear, practical steps for change.
What kinds of problems can Gary help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and confidence issues, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, plus many other concerns listed in his focus areas.
What is his therapeutic style?
Gary uses a person-centred approach combined with cognitive behavioural techniques, psychodynamic thinking and hypnotherapy to match the needs of each person.
How long has he practised?
He has six years' experience working as a psychotherapeutic counsellor and hypnotherapist in the United Kingdom.
Where is he based and how is he registered?
He practises from the United Kingdom and is documented with the credential NCPS, shown here as NCPS.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients may access his services.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does costing and payments work?
Costs vary with location and the therapist's schedule; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
6 years
Registered with
NCPS
Languages
English

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