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Gary Stanley, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

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Gary Stanley offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed. He focuses on helping individuals manage stress, anxiety, low mood and addiction-related difficulties. Gary aims to help people find small, practical steps that lead to steadier days and clearer thinking.

He works from the belief that each person knows their own life best. Sessions look at strengths, practical coping skills and what gets in the way of change. Gary encourages people to set realistic goals and to notice progress, however small.

Background and approach

Over eight years he has supported people with relationship strain, family concerns, grief and trauma. He also helps with sleep difficulties, anger, career stress and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of focus include hoarding, jealousy, obsessions and compulsions, paranoia and phobias.

Gary’s approach is evidence based and action oriented. He aims to make sessions feel clear and useful rather than confusing. He will work with each person to identify what helps and adapt his approach as needed.

Sessions are delivered in English and are available across the United Kingdom. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. People usually start by completing a short matching questionnaire and booking a time to meet online.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Gary draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasises identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real life, helping people reduce anxiety and low mood by learning different ways to respond. Another approach concentrates on building routines and coping skills for everyday problems like sleep, cravings or overwhelming stress, using step-by-step plans to make tasks feel more manageable.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Gary works with each person to try methods that fit their needs and goals, and adjusts the plan if something is not helping. The aim is to find a way of working that feels sensible and workable for day-to-day life.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people read facial cues and have a fuller conversation, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, writing things down, or keeping up work between longer sessions. Registered therapists can use these formats to make therapy reachable from different locations and schedules.
What concerns does Gary commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem and coping with life changes, among other difficulties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Gary uses evidence-based techniques with an action-oriented focus, emphasising practical steps and building on personal strengths.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional client-based experience working in counselling roles.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through 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, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
8 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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