Lewis Gains, BACP
Lewis Gains is a counsellor and registered member of the BACP.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- +9 more
About Lewis
Lewis Gains is a counsellor and registered member of the BACP. He offers a calm, conversational space for people to bring difficult feelings and life changes. Lewis aims to listen first, then work with each person to find a useful way forward.
He uses client-centred and psychodynamic approaches to guide sessions. Client-centred work focuses on the person's experience here and now, with the counsellor following their lead. Psychodynamic work looks at patterns and past experiences that shape how someone feels and reacts.
Background and approach
Lewis helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger and depression. He also supports people facing relationship strains, career decisions, self-esteem struggles and major life changes. Multicultural concerns are part of his practice and he pays attention to how culture shapes a person's story.
Sessions are conversational and paced to the individual. He aims to create a non-judgemental environment where people can speak openly and set their own goals. Practical steps and reflection are used together depending on what a person brings.
Lewis has four years of experience working with adults in the United Kingdom. He offers a space for people who want to talk through immediate problems as well as those who want to understand longer-standing patterns. The focus is on helping each person find clearer ways to cope and move forward.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 396423 | November 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 Lewis works with
Everything Lewis lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Multicultural concerns
Approaches Lewis lists
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Online support
Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that come from past experiences and relationships. Talking through those patterns can help people understand repeated reactions and make different choices in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lewis will collaborate with the person to decide which way of working feels most helpful, and adjust that plan as needs and goals change.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people keep visual contact and read non-verbal cues, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day, while live chat or text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or those who prefer to write. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments and to continue work when travel is difficult.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Lewis focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger and depression and supports people through relationship issues, career concerns, self-esteem problems and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses client-centred and psychodynamic approaches, offering a listening-led, reflective style that combines present-focused support with attention to longer-standing patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a registered member of 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 him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or through text-based messaging.
How do fees and getting started work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
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