About Gavin
Gavin Reid offers short, clear support for people struggling with stress and anxiety. He creates a calm, non-judgemental space where someone can talk through what feels overwhelming. Gavin listens without rushing and focuses on what each person says they need right now.
He works from a person-centred stance, so the client sets the pace. That means sessions focus on the person's priorities and sense of safety. Gavin also uses mindfulness techniques to help people manage difficult feelings and stay present during stressful moments.
Background and approach
Gavin has four years of counselling experience and carries the BACP credential. He has spent considerable time working with LGBT communities and understands many of the pressures they can face, including stigma and issues around identity and relationships. His practice covers a wide range of concerns such as self-esteem, career stress, depression, anger, ADHD, compassion fatigue and navigating life changes.
He also supports people dealing with addiction, body image, attachment and communication problems, and aspects of BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture. Sessions are offered in English and run online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging.
Clients join via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and bookings follow a short matching process to pair needs with his approach.
Person-centred care and mindfulness online
Gavin works from a person-centred framework that puts the client's priorities first. This approach means the counsellor follows the person's pace and focuses on what matters most to them, whether that is anxiety, self-esteem or relationship questions. Mindfulness therapy is used alongside this and offers simple practices to help notice thoughts and feelings without getting carried away by them; this can be useful for stress, anxiety and coping with strong emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gavin will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt methods to individual needs and goals. He aims to make decisions together so the client feels involved in shaping sessions and choosing techniques that fit their life and values.
Online sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging, offering flexibility for different routines. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation, phone calls are handy when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit quick check-ins, and messaging lets people write between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel or day-to-day demands while keeping a steady therapeutic relationship with a registered or accredited professional.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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