Gary Clark, NCPS

Attachment-based work pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people notice how they relate to others and to themselves, and is useful for worries about closeness, abandonment or repeated conflict. Client-centred therapy makes the conversation the main tool. The therapist offers empathic listening and helps the person set the pace and goals, which suits people who need time to find their direction. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours through practical exercises and short experiments; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and will be decided together. Gary will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before. That collaborative process helps pick methods that feel useful and realistic for daily life.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls are helpful when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier if bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing, need brief check-ins, or want flexible timing. These options make it simpler to keep therapy in a busy schedule and to access help from different locations.