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Gavin Reid, BACP

Gavin Reid offers calm, practical counselling for people facing stress, anxiety and life changes.

About Gavin

Gavin Reid offers calm, practical counselling for people facing stress, anxiety and life changes. He works with individual adults who want to feel more confident, reduce overwhelm, or make sense of identity and relationship concerns. Gavin's style is straightforward and person-focused, aimed at helping people find steady ways forward.

He bases his work on Client-Centred Therapy, which means he listens closely and follows the client's priorities. He also uses mindfulness techniques to help people manage strong emotions and stay present.

Background and approach

Sessions tend to be conversational and paced by the client's needs rather than a strict agenda. Gavin has four years' experience working with LGBTQ+ communities and people facing addiction, sexual health issues, and identity questions. He draws on personal experience alongside his formal study to understand stigma, shame and the pressures of modern relationships.

This background helps him relate to complex situations involving intimacy, consent and alternative sexual cultures. His training includes a foundation degree in counselling and a diploma in Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity Therapy, along with further qualifications in trauma work. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

People can expect a caring, non-judgemental space to talk things through. Gavin aims to help clients build self-acceptance, practical coping skills and clearer goals. He works collaboratively to shape the kind of change someone wants to see.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	408785	March 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.

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Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Anger management
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Body image
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Money and financial issues
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Ways of working Gavin names

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How Gavin uses person-centred and mindfulness work online

Gavin draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening carefully and following the client's agenda. This method helps people who need space to talk about identity, shame, relationship worries or life changes while feeling understood and respected. Mindfulness Therapy is used alongside this work to teach simple techniques for noticing thoughts and calming intense feelings, which can be useful for anxiety, anger and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Gavin will discuss options and try things out with each person, adjusting methods to match goals, preferences and what feels helpful. He treats the process as collaborative and paced by the client so plans evolve naturally over time.

Online sessions can be conducted by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing to talking or need flexible contact between meetings. These formats make therapy easier to fit around work, travel or busy home lives and offer practical ways to keep contact consistent.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Gavin specialise in?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, and supports people dealing with identity, career and relationship challenges. Additional areas include ADHD, addiction, compassion fatigue and body image.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Gavin works in a person-centred way, listening and following the client's priorities. He also uses mindfulness techniques to help manage strong emotions and develop present-moment awareness.

How much experience does he have?

He has four years' experience working in counselling roles, including work with LGBTQ+ communities and people facing addiction and sexual health concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds a foundation degree in counselling and a diploma in Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity Therapy, with additional trauma qualifications, and is registered with BACP in the United Kingdom.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Gavin offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does billing and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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