Gareth Harris, BACP
Gareth Harris is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +3 more
About Gareth
Gareth Harris is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and major life changes. Gareth aims to offer a calm, approachable presence where people can talk about what feels hard.
Gareth completed a Masters in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the University of Essex. He also undertook shorter courses covering children's well-being and autism. He holds BACP registration, which is listed as a credential in his profile.
Background and approach
In sessions he creates a safe space to discuss feelings and life events. He listens closely and asks questions to better understand each person’s experience. The goal is to help people open up, learn more about themselves and feel more empowered in daily life.
Gareth has volunteered as a counsellor with the Road Victims Trust. In that role he has supported people dealing with grief, trauma and related difficulties. This practical experience complements his academic training and shapes how he responds in sessions.
People who choose Gareth can expect straightforward, compassionate conversation. He uses what he learned in his master’s studies and volunteer work to tailor support to each person. Sessions are focused on real concerns and on finding ways to cope and move forward.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 403652 | October 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 Gareth works with
Everything Gareth lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Cancer
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
He also draws on evidence-based techniques aimed at managing strong emotions and everyday distress. These practical methods help with stress, anxiety, trauma responses and coping after loss by teaching ways to recognise triggers and try different responses in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gareth will collaborate with each person to choose methods that suit their needs, goals and preferences. He will explain options and try approaches together to see what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be quieter and need less bandwidth, live chat suits short check-ins and text messaging works for ongoing, flexible contact. These options make it easier to arrange therapy around work, caregiving or other commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Gareth support?
He offers help for stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and coping with life changes. He also focuses on related issues such as abandonment, communication problems, eating and food-related issues and first responder issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He provides a calm, listening approach where questions are used to better understand each person. Sessions are conversational and aim to help people open up and gain clearer self-understanding.
What experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience and volunteers as a counsellor with the Road Victims Trust, working with people affected by grief and trauma.
What credentials and location are listed?
He lists BACP as a credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Gareth offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for remote work.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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