I am a person centred therapeutic counsellor and I am also qualified to provide relationship counselling. I work in a non-directive and non-judgemental way. My aim is to empower my clients to improve their emotional and psychological well being and unlock their optimum quality of life.
I believe that you are truly the expert in your own life and I work with my clients with this principle in mind. Sometimes life can run away from us and we need to ground ourselves, refocus and move forwards.
It is my purpose in life to improve the lives of others and in addition to my work as a counsellor, I am a Registered Care Home Manager of a Residential Rehabilitation Service for adults with Mental Health issues. I have also completed a Masters degree in Mental Health Science and my dissertation was focused on Men's lack of engagement in talking therapy.
I am exceptionally passionate about the positive effects that therapeutic counselling can offer and I provide a safe and confidential space where you will feel listened to without any criticism or judgement.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Blended family issues, Commitment issues, Domestic violence, Fatherhood issues, Life purpose, Men's issues, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Gareth Walter. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Gareth is an exceptional listener and he was very responsive to my comments. An excellent therapist
Written on May 10, 2022 after therapy with Gareth for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder
very helpful understanding compassionate guy. he really seemed like a sensible strong rational voice to listen to. lots of help with talking through my life struggles and helped me build up confidence
Written on Apr 28, 2022 after therapy with Gareth for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes