Tracey Gardener , BACP

Tracey Gardener is an integrative counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 12 years of experience helping people navigate anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, low self-esteem and the lasting effects of early life experiences. She works with individuals and families to explore patterns that keep them stuck and to build more fulfilling ways of relating and coping.

Tracey adapts each course of therapy to the needs of the person in front of her, drawing particularly on attachment theory and trauma-informed methods to help clients understand their emotional responses and heal old wounds. Her approach blends practical techniques with space to reflect, supporting clients to develop clearer self-awareness and healthier relationship patterns.

Clients can expect a warm, steady and down to earth style and a non-judgmental space for honest exploration at a pace that feels right. Tracey’s training includes a BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling - an undergraduate degree in counselling - a Foundation Degree (FdA) in Counselling, and a Diploma in Mindful Mental Health, plus ongoing professional development in areas such as eating disorders, sex addiction, attachment in couples, sandtray and creative therapy, and mindfulness training.

Reaching out can feel daunting, and Tracey recognizes that first steps are often the hardest. She offers practical support to help people feel understood and to move toward the changes they want to make.

Working Online with Attachment, CBT and Mindfulness

Tracey draws on attachment-based work to help clients understand how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and emotional responses; this approach is useful for issues such as abandonment, codependency and long-standing relationship difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can be especially helpful for anxiety, depression and stress management. Mindfulness therapy teaches gentle awareness of thoughts and bodily experience, supporting regulation of difficult emotions and improved coping with life changes.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Tracey works collaboratively with each client to tailor the focus based on their needs, goals and personal preferences. Together they explore what feels most helpful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Tracey is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, giving practical flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limits or family responsibilities. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different session formats, and fit therapy into everyday life while working toward meaningful change.