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Dean Gaylard, NCPS

Dean Gaylard is a counsellor who helps people facing anxiety, low self-esteem and depression.

About Dean

Dean Gaylard is a counsellor who helps people facing anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. He offers a calm space to talk without judgement and aims to make clients feel safe and understood. Sessions are grounded in respect and paced to each person’s needs.

He uses a compassionate, client-centred approach that focuses on listening first. That means conversations start with what matters most to the client and move at a comfortable speed.

Background and approach

Dean also draws on hypnotherapy and mindfulness tools when these fit a person’s goals and preferences. In practice he often works with stress, coping with life changes and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. He also supports people experiencing trauma and abuse, grief, addiction and difficulties with sleep or eating.

Other areas of focus include burnout, compassion fatigue, codependency and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Dean has seven years of professional experience and holds NCPS as a credential. He works with adults in the United Kingdom and accepts clients internationally.

Sessions may include guided imagery, breathwork or meditative exercises when these are helpful to the individual. People who are unsure how to start are encouraged to send a brief message with questions before booking. Dean aims to offer a steady, non-judgemental presence and to help people build practical steps towards feeling more confident and grounded.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
NCPS	NCS15-02327	September 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches and how online sessions work

Dean uses client-centred therapy to place the person's experience at the heart of each session. That means sessions begin with open listening so priorities are clear, and then the counsellor and client agree practical steps together. Client-centred work suits issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns and general anxiety.

He also offers hypnotherapy as an option when it fits a client’s aims. In plain terms hypnotherapy uses focused attention and guided imagery to help people access resources for relaxation, habit change or calming panic. Some people find it useful for sleep problems, trauma-related tension or anxiety management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through different options and tailor methods to the client's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and techniques are chosen together rather than imposed.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow visual connection for deeper conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits short check-ins and text messaging works for ongoing reflections between sessions. These options help people fit therapy around work, travel or caring responsibilities.

Frequently asked

What concerns does this counsellor help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression, and also works with trauma and abuse, grief, addiction and many related issues.

How would he describe his therapeutic style?

Dean uses a client-centred approach that prioritises listening and collaboration, and may include hypnotherapy, guided imagery and mindfulness practices when appropriate.

What is his professional background?

He has seven years of professional experience and draws on complementary skills such as hypnotherapy and meditative techniques in sessions.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practises in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as his credential.

Can sessions be conducted in other countries or languages?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

Work can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How are costs handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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