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Gavin Armstrong , BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 4 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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Gavin Armstrong is a counsellor who uses approachable, practical methods to help people navigate difficult feelings and life changes. He draws on multiple therapeutic styles to meet each person's needs and keeps sessions focused and straightforward. He has four years of professional experience and holds BACP registration.

Gavin works in the United Kingdom and carries out sessions in English. Gavin commonly supports people managing stress and anxiety, low mood and depression, and issues around self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

He also helps with grief and loss, addictions, anger, and challenges linked to relationships and family life. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space for discussions about LGBT concerns, attachment and abandonment, body image, and fatherhood or parenting strains. In sessions he adapts his approach so it fits the person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Conversations centre on what feels most pressing, practical ways to cope, and small steps that can make day-to-day life easier. He explains ideas clearly and helps people try things between sessions to test what works. Gavin combines techniques from acceptance and commitment work, cognitive-behavioural methods, emotionally-focused and client-centred approaches, and broader existential and psychodynamic ideas.

That range lets him address mood, relationships and meaning with different tools. He aims to build a trusting working relationship and focuses on realistic goals. People meet him for one-to-one sessions delivered online by video, phone, live chat or messaging.

To begin, people complete a short questionnaire so he can match their needs and plan the first session together.

How Gavin’s approaches work in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take steps that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing different behaviours to reduce distress, which can help with anxiety, depression and problems with motivation. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises an open, non-judgemental relationship where the person leads the pace and focus of sessions, which can be useful for building self-esteem and processing grief.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gavin explores what matters to each person and tries methods collaboratively. He can introduce different techniques and together they decide what feels most useful for the goals and day-to-day life of the individual.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, live chat offers a shorter check-in option, and messaging works for people who prefer written reflection or flexible timing. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family and other commitments.

What kinds of concerns does Gavin address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and motivation. He also supports people with grief, addictions, relationship and family issues and LGBT-related concerns.

What is his general therapy style?

He adapts methods to each person and keeps work practical and straightforward. Sessions focus on conversation, coping strategies and small steps between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has four years of professional experience working in therapeutic roles in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.

What session formats does he offer?

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

How are costs handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 4 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Gavin Armstrong , BACP

Background and approach

How Gavin’s approaches work in online therapy

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety