Counsellor profile
Gary Mewes, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and addictions
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Gottman Method
About Gary
Counsellor and BACP member Gary Mewes has seven years' experience working in the United Kingdom. He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and depression. Gary works with individuals and couples and uses practical talking approaches to address everyday problems.
Gary combines client-centred work with cognitive behavioural methods to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. He also draws on relationship-focused models such as the Gottman Method and Imago Relationship Therapy when relationship concerns are central. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps rather than long theoretical explanations.
Clients come with a range of concerns including abandonment and attachment issues, communication problems, commitment worries, control issues, and isolation or loneliness. He also supports people dealing with fatherhood issues, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, infidelity, emptiness and family problems. Addictions including sexual and porn addictions are part of his practice.
In session Gary aims to listen without judgment and to help people name what is happening for them. He offers tools drawn from the approaches listed to help manage anxiety, test different responses in relationships, and reduce unhelpful behaviours. Work with couples will include relationship-focused methods where appropriate.
People who choose him can expect practical conversations, regular review of progress, and discussion about which approach to use next. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
How his approaches work in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and supporting a person to find their own solutions. It helps when someone needs space to make sense of feelings and decide what matters most.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It provides concrete techniques for managing anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits, and can be used to reduce addictive behaviours.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and agree a plan based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and methods may be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
Check the available session formats before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare or other commitments because travel is not required. They can also allow shorter check-ins when a full appointment is not needed. Discuss practical arrangements with the therapist when you schedule a first session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly work with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and depression. Other focus areas include attachment problems, communication and commitment issues, and isolation or loneliness.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques, plus relationship models like Gottman and Imago when appropriate. Sessions emphasise practical steps and clear conversation.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time. Prospective clients should check location rules before booking.
How are sessions organised and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm specific fees and billing details when you arrange a session.
How do I begin the process?
Choose the See online counselling options button, complete the 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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