Gareth Blake, BACP

Gareth Blake is a BACP-registered counsellor who specializes in emotion-focused, relational work and adapts his practice for people whose lives and minds do not fit neat boxes. He frames emotions as important information rather than problems to be fixed, slowing down sessions to notice what is happening in the body and working collaboratively to move through difficult feelings. Gareth blends emotion-focused techniques with cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and solution-focused strategies to create an integrative approach tailored to each person.

He has experience supporting people affected by trauma and those who are neurodivergent, including autism and ADHD, and he approaches complexity with flexibility rather than forcing clients into one model. Gareth aims for sessions that feel genuine and human rather than cold or overly clinical, offering practical tools alongside work that honors both feelings and actions. He is upfront about possibilities and limits, and he adjusts his methods so therapy fits the way each individual thinks and processes.

Gareth offers a range of ways to meet - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and in-app messaging - and emphasizes clarity and real connection as the basis for therapeutic progress. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Emotion-Focused and Practical Approaches for Online Therapy

Gareth integrates several evidence-informed methods to meet different needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that prioritizes the client’s experience and pace, helping people who need acceptance and space to explore who they are. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful thinking patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and working with core emotions and relationship patterns so clients can build stronger connections and process intense feelings.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Gareth collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and how they process emotions and information, adjusting the plan as therapy unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what actually works for the individual.

Online therapy with Gareth uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to support. These options let people fit therapy around work, family, or mobility needs and make consistent contact easier. Registered professionals can use these formats to offer paced, evidence-informed work while accommodating different communication styles and practical constraints.