I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor, and hypnotherapist, established for 6 years in the UK, with a degree in Psychology and Communications. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence together with a wide range of other issues that may be preventing you from being the person you truly want to be.
I work with my clients to create a warm and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Having an integrative approach I am able to combine different elements of counselling such as REBT, CBT, existential and psychodynamic modalities tailored to fit your individual needs.
We all possess the inner resources to heal and grow and I can help you to remove the obstacles preventing you from living your best life, helping you understand the negative issues and emotions that may have held you back.
Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Professional experience
6 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Coping with grief and loss Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual dysfunction, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS14-00996
Reviews
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Although I've only had 1 session with Gary, he has a very professional and positive manner, he just seems to get what I'm speaking about or trying to speak about without actually saying it.
Written on Feb 10, 2026 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management
Finding Gary helpful
Written on Feb 09, 2026 after therapy with Gary for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Gary has helped me in a number of ways from understanding cognitive distortions, what he led me to think the way I do, all the way from childhood up to now, recognising my thought patterns and understanding why this is happening has been the biggest impact for me. I would highly recommend Gary!
Written on Nov 04, 2025 after therapy with Gary for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and adhd
I feel that Gary understood my issues very quickly and hit the main focus on work we need to do together and I am confident I will achieve my goal in a very professional and caring way. Thank you Gary!
Written on Sep 23, 2025 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, and eating disorders
Gary is extremely friendly and easy to be open with, by far the best therapist I have ever had. 10/10
Written on Sep 22, 2025 after therapy with Gary for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Gary is a fantastic and empathic therapist who actively listens and engages by providing practical and constructive advice. He always offers a positive perspectives on challenging life issues.
Written on Sep 11, 2025 after therapy with Gary for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Gary has been an enormous help. Patient and kind and leading me gently to the answers I needed.
Written on Sep 02, 2025 after therapy with Gary for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and grief
Fantastic therapist. Provides support, feedback and helps me work though a lot of the questions I have.
Written on Jun 07, 2025 after therapy with Gary for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
An exceptional therapist who actively listens and provides a calm and comforting relationship.
Written on May 19, 2025 after therapy with Gary for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and trauma and abuse
I have been speaking to Gary for over 6 months now and he has helped me with grief, anxiety and my self-esteem. He has been kind, gentle and encouraged me to explore different ways of dealing with things. He is personable and I highly recommend him.
Thank you Gary,
Written on Mar 23, 2025 after therapy with Gary for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
I can’t recommend Gary Barrell enough. For the first time, I’m experiencing genuine progress that I haven’t had before, and it’s made such a difference. His approach—combining CBT with the speaking element—works incredibly well, helping me process things in a way that truly resonates. He’s always on time, consistently checks in, and provides a level of support that makes me feel genuinely heard and understood. If you’re looking for a therapist who is professional, compassionate, and truly effective, Gary is the one to see.
Written on Feb 17, 2025 after therapy with Gary for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Would recommend. Help me out with my own issues releasing me from my negative head space. Allowing me to love myself and love my family the way I dreamed.
Written on Nov 24, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Gary is a nice warm person who listened everything you have to say and after that is starting rebuild you
Written on Nov 22, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching
Gary is extremely qualified and has proven to work above and beyond to support me personally. He understands all my issues and helps me process reflect and then react. I would be lost without his expertise and i can not thank him enough for all the steps and teachings i have learned.
Written on Nov 08, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 5 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Gary is kind and calm and wise! He is a great listener, asks perceptive questions, and provides constructive feedback and advice:
Written on Sep 30, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning intimacy-related issues
Gary is a great listener, patient and empathetic. Shares additional insight and information to help you reflect on things outside of the session too.
Written on Aug 02, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and adhd
Gary is kind, compassionate and a good listener. He’s a creative problem solver and also a great coach!
Written on Jul 26, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
He was very good with his points and understood my issues and how to understand myself better to face them
Written on Jul 06, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 4 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
very useful and helpful
Written on May 30, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Gary is great!
He has a good perspective on things, and knows how to share this.
He helps me understand how i operate.
Gary has had a big influence on my recovery
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, and adhd
Gary's experience and approach is great for what I'm here for. He listen carefully, provide support and guidance when needed. Worksheets accompany his approach which works really well for the way I operate. Highly recommended.
Written on May 17, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coaching
Gary listens, analyses, and empowers me to reach my goals through manageable and feasible steps and coping mechanisms. He is just the right amount of funny and is super professional. Would definitely recommend!
Written on Mar 18, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Wise gentleman with a pragmatic and practical approach that helped me a lot in surpassing personal challenges and setting clear goals for personal development.
Written on Feb 13, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Gary is a great listener, he breaks my problems apart and helps me work through them. He is very reliable!
Written on Feb 11, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
Gary has helped me to tackle my emotions in several situations, giving me good tips and advises.
Whenever I felt bad and sent him a message, he responded quickly and gave me some pointers and good words
Written on Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
My therapist is an excellent listener and communicator. He made it easy for me to explain my struggles and he provided solutions and ways to improve. The methods provided by my therapist have been very helpful. I started noticing improvement immediately.
He is good at what he does!
Written on Jan 23, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, and adhd
Gary is a friendly, warm naturally empathetic therapist. He listens when is required and is also not afraid to speak up and give feedback when he feels necessary. Therapy with Gary, for me, has very much been a two way street with give and take from both myself and Gary and not just someone who ‘listens to your problems and is understanding’ - although of course that has its benefits at times. It has helped me gain invaluable perspective on things that I couldn’t access on my own.
I think that has been the main benefit of my time with Gary has been getting his feedback in combination with some really useful exercises for putting into practice different strategies for better assertiveness, dealing with anxiety and more.
He also has a great sense of humour which really helped me open up. Couldn’t reccomend him highly enough. Thank you Gary!
Written on Jan 23, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Although it is still early days (it has only been three weeks since I started therapy with Gary), my progress is undeniable and I’m eager to explore more of my inner road map that has led me to this point in my life.
Gary is very empathetic and supportive. One of his greatest traits for me is his professional ability to distill the essence of my communication with him into an acceptance of even my darkest thoughts about my own persona. Who would have thought that my selfishness might be more common in all my human fellows than I presumed? I highly recommend Gary as your future therapist.
Written on Jan 13, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management
Excellent therapist, feeling supported
Written on Jan 12, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Listens very well and gives good advice. Asks good questions that allow me to open up easily. Creates a safe space to talk and allowed my first experience with therapy to be amazing
Written on Jan 01, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have a good rapport with Gary. English isn't my mother language, so communication on my side is sometimes a bit difficult, but he is patient and an active participant in managing this barrier. He is flexible in his methods and listens to what I need.
Written on Nov 16, 2023 after therapy with Gary for 2 months on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Gray has helped be develop some new coping methods to minimise anxiety and stress. He has been great at helping me look at things from a different perspective and therefore address issues in a better way. The wisdom I have gained thus far I trust will help me overcome all future challenges and has made me feel a much more capable and strong person.
Written on Nov 14, 2023 after therapy with Gary for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Gary has helped and guided me immensely to better becoming a more rounded and positive person
Written on Jun 09, 2023 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
Gary is very helpful and supportive, always helping me to find new ways to address topics and positive change
Written on Apr 28, 2023 after therapy with Gary for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
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