Garfield Collins
Experienced therapist for addiction and relationships
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About Garfield
Garfield Collins uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people deal with addictions, relationship strain and low self esteem. He draws on eight years of hands-on experience in the UK to support people through grief, life changes and issues around intimacy. He describes therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s own strengths guide the work.
He treats addiction-related concerns including drug and alcohol dependency and process addictions such as pornography, exercise or gambling.
Background and approach
He also helps with eating and body-image issues, anger, bipolar-related concerns and obsessive or compulsive behaviours. Practical day-to-day coping strategies are paired with space to talk about painful experiences. Garfield works with people facing family problems, attachment difficulties and codependency.
He supports those managing commitment or control issues, seasonal mood shifts and the loneliness that can come with life transitions. He also addresses multicultural and men’s issues in a sensitive way. Garfield is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
He draws on standard therapeutic techniques that have research backing, and adapts those to each person’s needs. Sessions aim to build skills, increase self-compassion and reduce the impact of distressing symptoms. He invites people to take the first step when they feel ready, and to use their own experience as the starting point.
Therapy is framed as a partnership where small changes over time create longer term improvements.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 8
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 247980
- Languages
- English
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Garfield's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Garfield works with
Everything Garfield lists, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
How Garfield works online
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy work. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that match the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where methods are adjusted based on what helps most.
For practical arrangements please confirm available session options before booking, as formats are not listed on the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, for example by reducing travel time or making it simpler to schedule short check-ins around work. It can also allow people to join from different locations within the UK, which helps sustain continuity when routines change.
Questions and answers
What kinds of concerns are helped here?
Support is offered for addictions, relationship difficulties, low self esteem, grief, eating and intimacy issues, and related concerns listed on the therapist profile.
What is the therapist's approach to therapy?
Therapy uses evidence-based techniques tailored to each person. The therapist works collaboratively and focuses on practical strategies alongside talking through experiences.
How much experience does the therapist have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with a range of concerns in the United Kingdom.
What professional credential does the therapist hold?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP on the profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people based in the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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