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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Self esteem work
About Gary
Gary Stanley is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years of client-facing experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression and life changes. He also addresses relationship concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and problems with sleep and intimacy.
He encourages clients to view themselves as the expert on their own story and to use their existing strengths to tackle difficult problems. Sessions focus on practical steps and conversations that make daily life feel more manageable. He aims to help people build motivation, confidence and clearer ways of coping.
Gary has worked with a range of issues that include anger, career concerns, parenting strain and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include hoarding behaviour, jealousy, obsessions and compulsions such as OCD, paranoia and phobias. He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques when helping people address these concerns.
In sessions he listens for patterns that keep problems active and looks for realistic small changes clients can try between meetings. He encourages open discussion about what works and what does not, adapting the approach as needed. He invites clients to take an active role in shaping their work together.
Sessions are offered in English and he does not take international clients. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people are asked to use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Gary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying patterns and testing small changes. One common approach emphasises behavioural experiments and practical tasks between sessions to reduce anxiety and build confidence. This helps when someone wants concrete steps to manage panic, avoidance or low motivation.Another approach involves structured conversations that map thoughts, feelings and behaviours to find points where change is possible. That method is useful for depression, obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviours and low self-esteem because it turns diffuse problems into specific targets for work.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gary treats the choice of method as a collaborative decision based on the person’s goals and preferences. He will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust plans when needed so the work fits the client rather than forcing a single model.
Session formats are not detailed in his biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel. Registered or accredited professionals often find remote appointments help people attend consistently and keep therapy part of everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, among other concerns like grief and trauma.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversation to spot unhelpful patterns and try small, realistic changes between sessions.
How long has he been practising?
He has eight years of client-facing experience working in counselling settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I arrange a first appointment?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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