Gary Barrell, NCPS

Gary Barrell is a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor and hypnotherapist based in the United Kingdom, offering six years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, low self-esteem and a wide variety of life changes. He trained with a degree in Psychology and Communications and holds NCPS, a professional credential in counselling and psychotherapy. Gary blends practical techniques with empathic listening to help clients regain motivation, confidence and clarity when old patterns are getting in the way of being who they want to be.

Working with an integrative approach, he draws on REBT, cognitive behavioural tools, existential reflections and psychodynamic ideas to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. As a hypnotherapist he also uses focused relaxation and guided imagery where appropriate to support behaviour change and reduce anxiety symptoms. His practice emphasises creating a warm, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly, and where the client’s own strengths are central to the therapeutic work.

Gary approaches change as a collaborative process, helping clients identify obstacles, learn practical coping strategies, and build on their inner resources to move toward a more fulfilling life. He supports people taking that first step with patience and practical guidance, whether addressing everyday stressors, deeper emotional issues, or relationship and career transitions.

Approaches used in online therapy with Gary Barrell

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s perspective guides the pace and direction of the work. It helps people explore their feelings, build self-understanding, and strengthen self-esteem by drawing on their own resources.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. It is structured and skills-based, helping clients develop techniques they can use between sessions to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to support behaviour change and reduce anxiety or unhelpful habits. In session this may help clients access deeper patterns of thinking and rehearse new responses in a calm state.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Gary works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and he adapts techniques as the work progresses to ensure the best fit.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, to receive continuity of care across locations, and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working with registered professionals and therapists.