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Gareth Blake, BACP

Gareth Blake is a counsellor who combines emotion-focused and relational work with practical tools.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
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About Gareth

Gareth Blake is a counsellor who combines emotion-focused and relational work with practical tools. He uses a straightforward style and aims to make therapy feel like a real conversation. Gareth is BACP-registered and brings five years of experience to his practice.

Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged from the United Kingdom or internationally. Gareth pays close attention to feelings as they show up in the body. He sees emotions as information rather than problems to be dismissed.

Background and approach

That means slowing down, naming what’s happening, and trying things that help those feelings shift. His way of working draws on a mix of approaches. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used for clearer patterns and practical steps.

Emotion-focused work helps with connection, grief, intimacy and trauma. Psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused methods are brought in where they fit the person’s goals. Gareth tailors sessions for different needs, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, addictions, sexuality and self-esteem concerns.

He also supports people facing life changes, work pressures, sleep problems and anger. He notes experience with issues related to aging, family problems, guilt, infidelity and non-monogamous relationships. Sessions can be by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.

Gareth aims to match the pace and style to each person’s way of thinking and feeling. To start, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are arranged from there.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	402487	May 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Gareth lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Aging and geriatric issues
Family problems
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality

Ways of working Gareth names

Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.

How Gareth’s approaches work online

Gareth often blends emotion-focused work and cognitive behavioural techniques when working remotely. Emotion-focused therapy helps people notice feelings in the body, name them and work through difficult moments, which can help with grief, intimacy and trauma. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood and improve sleep.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Gareth will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and choose methods together. That collaborative planning means the pace, exercises and focus can change as the work unfolds so it fits each person’s needs.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people read non-verbal cues during deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging suit those who prefer typing, want brief reflections during the day, or need a flexible way to keep in touch between calls. These options help people fit therapy around work, family life and travel while keeping a consistent route for progress.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Gareth focus on?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, addictions and a wide range of sexual and identity concerns.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Gareth combines emotion-focused, cognitive behavioural and solution-focused ways of working with psychodynamic thinking to suit each person. The work balances feelings with practical steps.

What experience does he bring?

He has five years of clinical experience and uses that time to adapt approaches for different ways of thinking and for trauma-affected clients.

Where is Gareth based and what credentials does he have?

He practises from the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, recorded as BACP.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Gareth is available to work with international clients.

What session formats are offered?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose what suits them best.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with Gareth?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.