Dean Gaylard
Compassionate therapy focused on self-worth and coping
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About Dean
Dean Gaylard offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people who feel low in confidence, anxious or depressed. He aims to make sessions feel safe and steady so clients can speak honestly and begin to recognise their own worth. Dean invites people to take small steps at their own pace and to explore what feels most helpful for them.
He works in a warm, compassionate way that draws on hypnotherapy and client-centred principles.
Background and approach
Sessions often focus on building self-acceptance, easing stress and anxiety, and finding practical ways to cope with life changes. He may suggest gentle breath work, guided imagery or simple meditative exercises when they fit the client’s needs. Dean is registered with the National Council for Psychotherapy and has seven years of experience in professional practice.
He has helped people with issues such as depression, panic, bipolar challenges, ADHD, grief, trauma, addiction and relationship concerns, among others. He also addresses caregiver stress, codependency and feelings of emptiness. Sessions are offered in English and Dean accepts international clients.
He respects each person’s own knowledge about their life and aims to work collaboratively, offering ideas when welcomed. If someone prefers, they can message first to ask questions before committing to a session. To start, people follow the site’s Start Therapy flow, complete a short matching questionnaire and then book according to the therapist’s schedule.
Fees vary with location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 7
- Registered with
- NCPS
- Registration number
- NCS15-02327
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Hypnotherapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Dean's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Dean works with
Everything Dean lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Dean lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Dean works online
Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and imagery to access helpful changes in thinking and feeling. It can be useful for anxiety, panic, motivation and managing difficult memories when the person is comfortable with the technique.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which way of working feels best for the client’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made as therapy progresses.
Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into busy lives, making it easier to attend without long travel. Online work can also allow a shorter check-in or greater flexibility around work and family commitments. Because the exact session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the current options before booking so you know what will suit your routine.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, low self esteem and depression, along with trauma, grief and relationship concerns. Additional focus areas include addiction, bipolar and ADHD related struggles.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Work is gentle and client-centred, with an emphasis on listening and understanding. He may use hypnotherapy techniques, guided imagery and breath work when these suit the person's needs.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience working with people on a range of concerns such as anxiety, depression and life changes.
Where is the counsellor based and what credential is held?
The therapist is based in the United Kingdom and holds NCPS as a listed credential.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are delivered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and the therapist's availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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