Gareth Harris, BACP

Gareth Harris is a counsellor who combines postgraduate training with hands-on experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief and major life changes. He completed a master's degree in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the University of Essex and has also taken shorter courses that address children's well-being and autism, equipping him to work with a broad range of concerns and developmental needs.

In sessions Gareth provides a calm, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their feelings and personal history. He listens attentively, asks clarifying questions when helpful, and aims to create conditions that enable people to open up, deepen self-understanding and find greater personal agency. His practice focuses on practical ways to cope alongside exploring underlying patterns that influence relationships and behaviour.

Alongside his private practice, Gareth volunteers with the Road Victims Trust, supporting people affected by grief, trauma and interconnected issues that follow sudden loss or injury. He is a member of the BACP, which reflects his commitment to professional standards in the United Kingdom. Gareth accepts international clients and offers a flexible approach to help clients access support in ways that suit their lives.

Psychodynamic and Trauma-Informed Online Support

Gareth commonly draws on psychodynamic psychotherapy, a method that explores how past experiences and recurring relationship patterns shape current feelings and behaviours. This approach can help people gain insight into long-standing difficulties and improve emotional awareness.

He also uses trauma-informed supportive techniques that prioritise safety, stabilization and gradual processing for people coping with grief, abuse or other distressing events. For stress and anxiety he integrates practical, evidence-based coping strategies to help manage symptoms and build resilience in day-to-day life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Gareth works with each person to identify goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, adapting methods as therapy progresses so the work matches changing needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules or those living far from in-person services. Gareth provides sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, making it possible to receive consistent support from registered professionals without rearranging life around appointments.