Gary Stanley, BACP
Gary Stanley is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and problems with addiction.
About Gary
Gary Stanley is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and problems with addiction. He focuses on building confidence and motivation so clients can make changes that matter. He aims to create a calm space for people to talk about hard things and find clearer steps forward.
He has eight years of experience working with concerns such as low self-esteem, relationship strain, grief and coping with life changes.
Background and approach
He also helps people dealing with sleep problems, anger and career uncertainty. Additional areas of focus include hoarding, jealousy, obsessive-compulsive behaviours, paranoia and specific phobias. Gary values a straightforward, respectful approach.
He sees the person as the expert in their own story and works to amplify existing strengths. Sessions are practical and paced to match what each person needs, with a focus on achievable goals and small, steady steps. Clients can expect clear conversations about what to try between sessions and how progress will be reviewed.
Gary supports conversations about intimacy-related issues, parenting stress and compassion fatigue without medical language or judgement. He works in English and practises across the United Kingdom. People who are unsure what to expect are encouraged to start with a short assessment and discuss preferences.
The aim is always to tailor the work so it feels relevant and manageable for everyday life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 390854 | January 2027 |
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 Gary works with
Everything Gary lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Hoarding
- Jealousy
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Phobias
Online support
Another approach targets repetitive or compulsive behaviours through graded exposure and behavioural experiments. It helps people confront feared situations or urges in small stages and learn new responses over time, which can reduce compulsions and obsessive thinking.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and will review progress and adjust the plan as needed.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow fuller face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth, live chat can suit shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and daily life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression and self-esteem concerns, plus grief, trauma and relationship and family issues.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The style is practical and person-centred, aiming to build on a person’s strengths and set achievable goals.
What is his background and experience?
He has eight years of client-facing experience supporting people with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted; he works with people in the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.
How do fees and starting therapy work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; begin by selecting Start Therapy and completing a short matching questionnaire.
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