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Gareth Harris, BACP

Gareth Harris is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief and major life changes.

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About Gareth

Gareth Harris is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief and major life changes. He uses straightforward talking therapy to help people make sense of painful feelings. Gareth aims to create a calm space where a person can speak and be listened to without hurry.

He studied for a master's in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the University of Essex and holds BACP registration. Gareth also completed shorter courses that covered children's well-being and autism.

Background and approach

That training informs how he notices patterns, relational wounds and difficulties with mood. In sessions he asks practical questions to understand how someone lives day to day. He encourages people to notice recurring themes and to try different ways of coping.

The focus is on real situations and small, manageable changes rather than jargon or abstract theory. Gareth volunteers as a counsellor with the Road Victims Trust, working with people affected by grief, trauma and related issues. This work has given him experience of supporting people through shock and loss and through longer-term recovery.

His style is calm, curious and patient. He aims to help people feel more understood and more able to take steps forward. Gareth offers sessions to people in the United Kingdom and to international clients in English.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	403652	October 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 therapy can help

Gareth draws on psychodynamic ideas that look at how past relationships and experiences shape current feelings and reactions. This approach helps when repeated patterns, emptiness or difficulties with attachment feel familiar but hard to change. He also uses conversational, evidence-based talking techniques that focus on practical coping and symptom relief, which can help with anxiety, stress and grief.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Gareth will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try methods that fit their situation and adjust what they do over time. The aim is to find a way of working that feels right and useful rather than prescriptive.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy around work, family life or travel. Video lets people use visual cues while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging allow shorter check-ins or ongoing reflections between longer sessions. These options increase flexibility and make it practical to keep up with therapy across different routines and time zones.

Frequently asked

What issues does Gareth focus on?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief and coping with big life changes. He also addresses a range of related concerns such as communication problems, dissociation and eating and food-related issues.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Gareth offers a calm, curious and patient approach that invites people to talk about how they feel. He asks practical questions and helps clients notice patterns and try small, manageable changes.

What experience does he bring?

He has three years of practice and volunteers with the Road Victims Trust, where he supports people affected by grief and trauma.

What qualifications and where is he based?

Gareth completed a master's in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the University of Essex and is registered with the BACP. He is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English for both UK and international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and situations.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.