Gary Barrell
Practical, integrative counselling for change
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About Gary
Gary Barrell is a psychotherapeutic counsellor and hypnotherapist with six years' practice in the United Kingdom. He holds a degree in Psychology and Communications and uses an integrative counselling style to help people talk through stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief and low self-esteem. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can name difficult thoughts and feelings.
He draws on a mix of approaches so conversations match each person's needs rather than following a single formula.
Background and approach
That mix can include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, psychodynamic ideas, existential perspectives and hypnotherapy techniques. Gary aims to help clients spot patterns that limit their choices and to build practical ways to change them. Sessions may focus on improving confidence, managing panic or sleep problems, resolving grief, or coping with life changes and work pressures.
He also gives space to discuss complex issues such as trauma, intrusive thoughts, eating and intimacy-related struggles. Clients can expect straightforward explanations of the methods being used and gentle, goal-focused work. He emphasises personal strengths and small, achievable steps that can make daily life feel easier.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and Gary stays alongside people as they try new responses and perspectives. He works collaboratively to set goals and review progress as therapy continues.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 6
- Registered with
- NCPS
- Registration number
- NCS14-00996
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Gary's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Gary works with
Everything Gary lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Gary lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Gary works online
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical experiments to reduce anxiety, panic or low mood.
Existential Therapy invites people to think about meaning, choice and values. It can help when someone feels stuck about life purpose, major changes or isolation.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through options and together with the client decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can change as therapy progresses.
Details about how online sessions are run are not included in the biography, so confirm the offered formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. It can also let people access support from different locations while they and the therapist agree what works best.
Questions and answers
What issues does Gary help with?
He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationships and grief, along with self-esteem and motivation concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses an integrative, client-centred approach that blends cognitive behavioural ideas, psychodynamic and existential thinking with hypnotherapy when appropriate.
What experience does he have?
He has six years of professional practice in the United Kingdom and a degree in Psychology and Communications.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered and can international clients use the service?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions 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 him?
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