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Gareth Young, NCPS

Gareth Young is a counsellor who focuses on helping people find steady ground during stressful or confusing times.

About Gareth

Gareth Young is a counsellor who focuses on helping people find steady ground during stressful or confusing times. He works with adults facing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, addiction and trauma. Gareth also supports people navigating sexuality and gender questions as an affirmative practitioner.

He uses straightforward, calm conversation and short-term plans to help people take the next step. He trained in counselling and holds a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling plus a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Counselling Solutions.

Background and approach

Gareth has three years of professional experience working under UK therapy guidelines. That experience includes helping clients with workplace issues, relationship strain, isolation and the practical impacts of life changes. In sessions he adapts his approach to each person.

He draws on client-centred methods to keep the focus on the person’s priorities. He uses solution-focused ideas to set small, achievable goals and narrative techniques to help people make sense of painful events. Gareth aims to create a non-judgemental space where people can speak honestly about difficult feelings.

He listens for strengths and resources a person already has, then helps turn those into next steps. Practical strategies and clear check-ins are used alongside reflective conversation. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their day.

Gareth accepts international clients and works across a range of concerns including anger, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and young adult challenges.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
NCPS	NCS24-03853	August 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 that suit online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of each session. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what matters most and follows the person’s lead to build understanding and confidence. This approach helps with depression, low self-esteem and identity questions.

Solution-Focused Therapy focuses on small, practical steps. Sessions identify what is already working and set simple goals to move forward. It can be useful for stress, workplace issues and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gareth will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That means checking in regularly and adjusting plans if something does not feel helpful.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy or geographically dispersed people. Video calls let conversations feel more like an in-person meeting, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a lunch break. Live chat and text-based messaging are suited to short check-ins, ongoing reflections between sessions or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These formats make it easier to keep continuity of care and to try different ways of working without travelling.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

Gareth supports people with anxiety, depression, stress, grief and trauma. He also helps with identity and sexuality concerns, relationship and workplace issues, addictions and self-esteem.

What is Gareth's therapeutic style like?

He uses a client-centred style that keeps the person’s priorities front and centre. He blends solution-focused tasks and narrative work so sessions stay practical and grounded.

How much experience does Gareth have?

Gareth has three years of professional counselling experience working under UK therapy guidelines. His work has included a wide range of presenting issues.

What are Gareth's credentials and where is he based?

He holds a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a BA Hons Degree in Counselling Solutions and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with Gareth if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

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

How are sessions paid for and what do they 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 Gareth?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.