Gareth Young , NCPS

Gareth Young is a UK-credentialed counsellor with three years of professional experience who practices in line with the country’s therapy guidelines and laws. He works with a wide range of presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and stress, and he brings particular experience supporting people navigating relationship, family and workplace challenges as well as trauma, grief and addiction.

As a proud LGBTQ therapist, Gareth offers affirmative support around questions of sexual and gender identity, meeting each person with empathy and respect. He practices as an integrative counsellor, tailoring sessions to the specific needs and goals of each client so that treatment fits the person rather than forcing the person to fit a single model. Gareth aims to create a non-judgmental space where clients can explore thoughts, feelings and experiences at their own pace.

Gareth holds NCPS as a professional counselling credential and has completed a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling as well as a BA Hons Degree in Counselling Solutions. He encourages people to take the first step toward therapy and offers compassionate guidance and practical support as clients work toward the changes they want to make.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Gareth Young

Gareth draws on client-centered therapy to place the client's perspective at the heart of the work - this approach emphasizes empathy, active listening and collaboration so people feel understood and can explore personal goals. It is often helpful for anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns. He also uses motivational interviewing, a conversational method that supports people to find and strengthen their own reasons for change; it can be effective for issues like addiction, behaviour change and ambivalence about next steps. Narrative therapy is another tool in his practice, which helps clients reframe and separate themselves from problem-saturated stories so they can identify values and alternative narratives that support growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Gareth works collaboratively with each client to decide which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. He adapts techniques as therapy progresses so the plan remains responsive and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people meet with Gareth - whether by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions around work, family and location. These options can increase access to consistent support and allow clients to choose the mode of communication that feels most comfortable for them.