Counsellor profile
Dean Gaylard, NCPS
Counsellor - Anxiety and Self esteem
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Breath and imagery
About Dean
Counsellor Dean Gaylard, NCPS, has seven years of experience. He works with people in the United Kingdom on issues such as low self esteem, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes.
Dean offers a calm, conversational style in sessions. He listens and helps people talk through what feels difficult. He often uses client-centred methods, which focus on the person's own perspective and priorities. He also uses hypnotherapy where appropriate.
In practical terms he may introduce simple breathing and guided imagery exercises to help with stress and nervous system regulation. He also supports people with addiction concerns, grief, trauma and relationship difficulties. Other areas he addresses include ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, eating and sleeping struggles, and career-related stress.
Dean works with matters relating to parenting, caregiving stress, codependency and isolation. He also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, forgiveness and questions around life purpose. He has experience working with LGBT issues and men’s concerns.
Sessions are conversational and paced to the individual. He will listen to what someone brings and suggest approaches that fit their needs. For someone nervous about starting, he welcomes messages and questions before the first session and will explain what the first meeting involves.
How his approaches work for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens closely and follows the issues the client brings. This approach helps when someone wants to be heard and to make sense of feelings like anxiety, low self esteem or grief.Hypnotherapy uses focused relaxation and guided imagery to help access different ways of thinking and feeling. It can be used alongside talking work to address things such as panic attacks, stress regulation and habit changes.
Working out the best approach is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss options with each client and agree which methods to try based on their goals and preferences. That choice is a shared decision and may change over time.
If you are considering online counselling, check the current session options before booking. The therapist can explain how sessions will be arranged and what to expect. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or caring duties, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sort of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, low self esteem and depression as well as grief, trauma, addictions and relationship issues.
What approach does he use in sessions?
He uses client-centred methods that follow the person's lead and also offers hypnotherapy as a complementary approach where appropriate.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience working with a range of counselling concerns.
Which professional body is he registered with?
He is registered with NCPS, as stated in his profile.
Can sessions be carried out in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
He accepts international clients, according to the information provided.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.