Garfield Collins, BACP

Garfield uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer self-understanding. He often uses goal-focused strategies that identify unhelpful patterns and set small experiments to try different behaviours; these approaches help with addictions, compulsions and everyday coping skills. He also works with emotion-focused techniques that help people name and make sense of strong feelings, which can be useful for grief, trauma and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Garfield will discuss what matters to the person, what has helped or not helped before, and together they will pick methods that fit the client's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as needs evolve.

Online therapy is offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different routines. Video calls are good for a full conversational session, phone sessions can be a simpler way to check in, and messaging or live chat suit shorter updates or times when being on camera is hard. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping continuity of care.