Counsellor profile
Gareth Young, NCPS
Counsellor - LGBT and anxiety support
See online counselling options- Client-centred work
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused steps
About Gareth
Counsellor Gareth Young is a member of NCPS with three years of professional experience. He works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression, and has a particular focus on LGBT concerns and issues around identity. Gareth also supports people with grief, addictions, trauma and relationship and intimacy-related problems.
Gareth describes his work as integrative. He mixes ideas from client-centred therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative and solution-focused approaches, and internal family systems where helpful. Sessions aim to be straightforward: talk about what matters now, try ways of coping, and agree small steps to test between meetings.
He uses everyday language in sessions and pays attention to how practical changes can reduce pressure at home or work. Conversations can cover thoughts and feelings, personal history, and current relationships. The goal is to help someone notice what is working and build on it in ordinary life.
Gareth holds a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a BA Hons degree in Counselling Solutions. He practices in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. He also accepts international clients and works under UK therapy guidelines and laws.
Sessions are described as non-judgemental and affirmative for LGBT concerns. People who choose to contact him will first complete a short matching questionnaire and then book an initial appointment to discuss goals and practical arrangements.
How Gareth uses therapy approaches in online counselling
Client-centred therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. It involves listening without judgement and following what the client says matters most. This approach suits people who want a steady, respectful way to think through feelings and choices.Motivational interviewing looks at ambivalence and confidence to change. A counsellor asks questions that help someone weigh options and find reasons to try different steps. It is useful for issues such as addictions, career shifts or making lifestyle changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gareth will discuss options with each person and agree together what to try first. That choice is revisited as needs or goals change, so the plan can be adapted over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm which formats Gareth currently offers before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, study or family commitments, and they can allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use online work to keep contact practical and to support ongoing progress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. Additional areas include grief, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He works in an integrative way, drawing on client-centred, motivational interviewing, narrative and solution-focused ideas. Sessions focus on practical conversation and agreed steps between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional work experience providing counselling. That experience includes work with LGBT clients and a range of common mental health and life issues.
What credentials does he hold and where does he practise?
He is listed with NCPS and holds a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling plus a BA Hons degree in Counselling Solutions. He practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients have sessions?
Yes. He accepts international clients. People should check time differences and practical arrangements when booking.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled and how do I start?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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