Gareth Blake , BACP

Gareth Blake is a BACP-registered counsellor working from the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. He brings a relational, emotion-focused approach to therapy and is experienced in supporting people affected by trauma, autism, ADHD and complex presentations that do not fit neat diagnostic boxes. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and registration indicates membership of a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

Gareth approaches therapy as genuine human connection rather than a detached clinical performance. He invites clients to be vulnerable while remaining straightforward and honest about what therapy can offer. His work pays close attention to feelings as important information - emotions are treated as data to understand what is happening in the body and in relationships, rather than as problems to be dismissed.

Practically, Gareth uses an integrative method that draws on emotion-focused work alongside cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic and solution-focused techniques. He adapts how he works to suit different minds and life experiences, so neurodivergent or trauma-affected clients receive approaches tailored to how they think and feel. Expect sessions that feel real, practical tools to use between meetings, and a focus on both emotional experience and purposeful action. Gareth offers flexible ways of meeting - video, phone, live chat and messaging - and is open to working with international clients.

Integrative Approaches for Online Emotional and Relational Work

Gareth Blake combines several evidence-informed approaches to tailor treatment to each person he sees. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, non-judgmental space where the client’s own insights and pace guide the work - this approach is useful for building self-understanding and confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and introduces practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on the emotional and relational patterns that shape experience - it supports people working through attachment struggles, relationship distress and trauma-related emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Gareth works collaboratively to decide what fits best. He listens to a person’s goals, preferences and life context and adjusts methods over time so therapy remains relevant and helpful.

Online therapy with Gareth is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals while allowing clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.