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- psychodynamic approach
- grief and trauma
- relationship issues
About Gareth
Gareth Harris is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Gareth also works with concerns such as abandonment, communication problems, dissociation, domestic violence, eating issues, and first responder issues.
He uses psychodynamic ideas from his master's studies at the University of Essex and additional short courses on children’s well-being and autism. Sessions involve talking through what is happening in life, and Gareth will ask questions to better understand a person's experience. He aims to help people notice patterns, make sense of difficult feelings, and find ways to cope.
Gareth volunteers with the Road Victims Trust, supporting people dealing with grief and trauma alongside related difficulties. That work informs his approach to bereavement and traumatic stress. He will draw on examples from that experience when helpful.
His style is conversational and reflective. He listens for recurring themes in relationships, feelings of emptiness, or patterns that repeat. Gareth offers practical steps alongside longer discussion when that suits the person in front of him.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are accepted, and costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled via the See online therapy options button.
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How Gareth uses psychodynamic ideas and practical techniques online
Gareth draws on psychodynamic ideas from his master's studies to help people notice repeating patterns in relationships and feelings. This approach involves talking about past and present experiences to understand how they shape current reactions, which can help with anxiety, relationship strain, and feelings of emptiness.He also uses practical, problem-focused techniques learned in shorter courses to help people manage stress and cope with life changes. These are straightforward steps or small experiments people can try between sessions to test what helps with day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Gareth will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and will collaborate with the person to decide what to try first. That may mean longer reflective work at times, and shorter, skills-based work at others.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit counselling around life commitments by removing travel and making it easier to attend from different locations. They can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or reduce the need to be on camera for some conversations. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly offer a range of session lengths and styles so practical arrangements should be checked when arranging the first meeting.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Gareth support?
He supports stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. He also works with related issues such as abandonment, eating concerns, dissociation and first responder issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He works in a conversational, reflective way and asks questions to understand patterns. Gareth combines discussion with practical steps when that fits the person's needs.
What is his experience and background?
He has three years' experience and completed a master's in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the University of Essex, plus short courses on children's well-being and autism.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be done in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He accepts international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.