About Gareth
Gareth Young is a counsellor who helps people facing anxiety, stress and low self-esteem. He works with clients on depression, grief and relationship issues, and supports people navigating sexual or gender identity concerns. Gareth practises from the United Kingdom and brings three years of professional experience to his work.
Gareth describes his practice as integrative, so sessions are shaped around each person rather than a single method. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about difficult feelings.
Background and approach
He aims to listen and reflect back what matters most to the client so they can make clearer choices. He uses a mix of conversational approaches that include client-centred listening and solution-focused planning. Motivational interviewing techniques may be used to help people find their own motivation for change.
Narrative ideas help reframe difficult experiences and reduce their hold on daily life. Gareth also highlights support for LGBT concerns and for people dealing with trauma, addictions or issues around intimacy and sexual assault. He can help with family problems, workplace stress and transitions such as divorce or career change.
Practical coping strategies are offered alongside space to work through painful memories. Gareth holds NCPS credentials and a BA Hons degree in Counselling Solutions, plus a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. He follows the UK’s therapy guidelines and legal framework while offering sessions online by video, phone, chat or messaging.
Therapeutic approaches for online counselling and change
Gareth draws on client-centred work that places the person’s concerns and goals at the centre of each session. This approach means the counsellor listens without judgement and follows the client’s lead to clarify what matters most and what to try next.He also uses solution-focused techniques that encourage small, practical steps and clear goals. This can help when stress, anxiety or life transitions feel overwhelming by breaking progress into manageable actions. Motivational interviewing is another strand of his work and is useful when someone wants to strengthen their own reasons for change, for example around addictions or lifestyle shifts.
Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the process and Gareth works collaboratively to decide what fits best. He will discuss options, adapt methods as progress unfolds and check in about what feels useful so the plan remains client-led.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling more flexible. Video calls mimic face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can suit quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth, and chat or messaging can work for short check-ins or those who prefer typing. These options aim to make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and daily routines while keeping the therapeutic focus on the client’s goals.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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