Dean Gaylard, NCPS
Dean Gaylard offers calm, non-judgemental support for people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low self-esteem, depression or big life changes.
About Dean
Dean Gaylard offers calm, non-judgemental support for people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low self-esteem, depression or big life changes. He aims to make sessions feel safe and unpressured so clients can speak honestly and find practical ways forward. Dean uses a gentle, person-focused style and meets people where they are.
He bases his work on client-centred principles, which means conversations follow the client’s pace and priorities. He also uses hypnotherapy techniques when appropriate to help with relaxation, managing stress and shifting unhelpful patterns.
Background and approach
Sessions often include guided imagery, breath work and simple meditative exercises to help nervous system regulation. Dean draws on seven years of professional experience and holds NCPS as a listed credential. He has particular experience supporting people with anxiety, stress, depression and issues around self-worth, as well as a wide range of other concerns such as trauma, grief, addiction and relationship strain.
He is comfortable working with sexual and gender minority issues. Practical steps are part of his approach - identifying small changes, trying new coping skills and checking what works in everyday life. He explains methods clearly and invites clients to decide what feels useful.
Progress is paced to each person’s needs. People who choose Dean often want a warm, steady counsellor who listens deeply and offers tools they can use between sessions. He accepts clients in the United Kingdom and internationally and works online by video, phone, chat or messaging.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS15-02327 | September 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
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.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the process and the therapist will work collaboratively to decide what fits best. He will check in about goals, try methods gently, and adjust based on what the client notices and prefers. The aim is to craft a plan together rather than impose a single method.
Online sessions offer practical benefits for people with busy lives or mobility limits. Video calls allow more of a face-to-face feel, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a short break, and live chat or messaging suits quick check-ins or a flexible schedule. These formats let people access support from different locations and try different ways of working until they find what helps.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression, alongside other issues such as trauma, grief, addictions and relationship strain.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He works in a client-centred way, following the person's priorities and pace, and uses hypnotherapy techniques when helpful for relaxation and shifting patterns.
What is his professional background?
Dean has seven years of professional experience and draws on approaches like guided imagery, breath work and meditative practices alongside talking therapy.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He practises from the United Kingdom and lists NCPS among his credentials.
Can people who live outside the UK work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and can work with people in other countries.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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