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Gareth Blake, BACP

Gareth Blake is a BACP counsellor who specialises in emotion-focused and relational work.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
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About Gareth

Gareth Blake is a BACP counsellor who specialises in emotion-focused and relational work. He aims for straightforward, human contact rather than a distant clinical tone. Gareth keeps things practical and honest so people can say what they need to say and start moving forward.

He pays close attention to feelings as information rather than labels. Sessions slow the pace so what is felt in the body can be noticed and understood.

Background and approach

Gareth adapts his style when a client thinks or processes differently, including people who describe themselves as neurodivergent or trauma-affected. Gareth blends several ways of working to meet individual needs. He draws on client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural ideas, emotionally-focused attention to relationships, psychodynamic reflection, and solution-focused steps.

He does not follow a single method; he tailors the mix to what helps most in practice. Expect straightforward conversations that cover emotions and actions. Gareth offers practical tools that can be used between sessions.

He also aims to be clear about what might help and what progress could look like. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or messaging so people can choose a way that fits their life. Gareth works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, relationships, intimacy-related issues, addiction, trauma and abuse, and low mood.

With five years of experience, Gareth brings a calm, adaptive presence and a focus on finding useful steps forward rather than on labels alone.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	402487	May 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

Everything Gareth lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Aging and geriatric issues
Family problems
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality

Ways of working Gareth names

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Approaches online that focus on feeling and change

Gareth uses an emotion-focused, relational way of working that pays attention to what people feel in their bodies and relationships. This approach helps when emotions feel confusing or get in the way of close connection, and it supports work on intimacy, grief and trauma-related reactions.

He also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical techniques for managing anxiety, low mood and unhelpful patterns. Solution-focused ideas are used alongside these approaches to set small, attainable goals and test what works between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Gareth works collaboratively to choose which methods to use, based on a person's goals, preferences and how they respond in early sessions. He adapts as progress is made so the work stays relevant and useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging, giving flexibility for different days and routines. Video allows face-to-face interaction, phone works well on low bandwidth or for short check-ins, and messaging or live chat can fit into busy schedules or provide ongoing brief support between calls. These options make it easier to keep continuity and to use therapy in ways that fit everyday life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Gareth help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, as well as relationship and intimacy-related issues. Other areas include addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and career worries.

What is Gareth's therapeutic style like?

Gareth uses an emotion-focused, relational style that also draws on CBT, psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused steps. Sessions aim to combine feeling, thinking and practical actions.

What experience does Gareth have?

He has five years of practice working with a range of emotional and relational concerns. His work emphasises adapting to how each person thinks and feels.

What credentials and region are recorded?

Gareth is recorded as BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and the profile notes that international clients are accepted.

How are sessions delivered?

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

How does payment and cost work?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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