Gareth Young
Affirming counsellor for identity and life change
About Gareth
Gareth Young welcomes people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low in confidence, or overwhelmed by change. He is named early so readers know who they would meet, and he offers a calm, accepting approach for people trying to make sense of difficult feelings. He has three years of professional experience and is registered with NCPS.
Gareth works under UK therapy guidelines and practises in English for clients in the United Kingdom and internationally.
Background and approach
Gareth uses a blend of approaches that are chosen to match each person's needs. Sessions focus on listening, understanding personal stories, and finding small steps that make daily life easier. He aims to help people manage issues such as depression, grief, addiction, anger, workplace stress and relationship or intimacy concerns.
He has a particular focus on LGBT matters, including questions about sexual and gender identity. Gareth offers affirmative support for people who want empathy and practical guidance as they explore identity and relationships. Practical arrangements include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
Therapy is available through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary with location and therapist availability. To begin, people select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then arrange sessions to suit both schedules. Gareth aims to make the first steps straightforward and supportive.
What Gareth works with
How Gareth works
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Sessions & fees
How Gareth's approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of sessions. Gareth listens with curiosity and reflects what matters most to the individual, helping them make sense of feelings and decide what to try next. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about their lives and helps separate a person from their problems so they can rewrite difficult chapters.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Gareth will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then tailor sessions as those needs become clearer. He adapts methods over time so the work stays relevant and practical.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives. Video calls let conversations feel more like in-person sessions, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging makes it easier to fit support around work or study. These options make it simpler to keep continuity of care across locations and schedules.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
|---|---|
| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
Most often
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 3 years
- Registered with
- NCPS
- Languages
- English
