Counsellor profile
Gayle Shingler, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and trauma
See online counselling options- Person centred
- Work with young adults
- NCPS
About Gayle
Gayle Shingler is a counsellor and a member of the NCPS with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works mainly with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and issues around self-esteem and motivation. She also notes experience supporting teenagers and young adults and responding to domestic abuse concerns.
Gayle uses a person centred approach as her main way of working. She adapts conversations and interventions to the person in front of her and brings in other evidence-based therapeutic techniques when they seem helpful. Sessions are focused on what the person wants to change and on practical steps they can try between meetings.
Her style is straightforward. She listens for what matters most to each client and helps them break problems into manageable parts. That can include looking at relationships, coping strategies for anxiety, or ways to rebuild confidence after abuse or distressing events.
Gayle’s experience covers a wide range of issues beyond those she lists first. These include addiction, grief, parenting concerns, bipolar difficulties, ADHD, attachment and separation issues, and the impacts of illness or caregiving. She describes work with blended family issues, foster and adoption themes, and people coping after natural or human-caused disasters.
People who wish to begin can expect an initial conversation about what they want from counselling and some practical suggestions to try early on. Gayle accepts international clients and runs sessions in English for people based in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.
Therapeutic approaches and how online counselling works
Gayle primarily uses a person centred approach, which focuses on listening and on what matters most to the client. This approach helps people clarify priorities and make practical changes at their own pace.She also uses evidence-based techniques alongside person centred work when needed. These techniques can include structured strategies for managing anxiety and straightforward coping tools for stress or addiction. Such methods aim to give clear steps someone can try between sessions to manage symptoms or test new behaviours.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She discusses options with the client and agrees a plan based on their goals and preferences. That makes the process collaborative and responsive to changes over time.
Confirm the precise session arrangements before booking, as formats are not listed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings around daily life, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when necessary. Registered or accredited professionals often find that remote sessions help maintain continuity of care when people move or are living abroad.
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Also works with
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and motivation issues. Her wider focus includes addiction, grief, parenting, bipolar and ADHD related concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her main approach is person centred, meaning conversations focus on the client’s priorities. She brings in other evidence-based techniques when these seem useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional counselling experience working with people in the UK and beyond.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is registered with the NCPS, as stated in her profile.
Can sessions be held in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
Yes, she accepts international clients as noted in her profile.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to start counselling with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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