Counsellor profile
Dion Gray, BACP
Counsellor - Anxiety and trauma
See online counselling options- Client centred
- CBT techniques
- Trauma focused
About Dion
Counsellor Dion Gray is a BACP member with three years' experience. She works with people in the United Kingdom on issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression and relationship concerns.
Dion sees conversations as the central tool. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what the person wants to change. She uses straightforward methods to help people manage symptoms, make decisions and cope with difficult events.
Her approach draws on client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques. She also uses psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused tasks when these suit the client's goals. Trauma-focused elements are included for people who have experienced abuse or other harm.
Dion adapts what she uses in response to the ongoing dialogue with the person. That means therapy can include talking about past patterns, practical strategies to manage mood and anxiety, and short-term goals for everyday problems like work or parenting.
Practical matters are kept simple. Sessions follow a plan agreed with the person and reviews happen as needed. People who choose her counselling are asked to complete an initial matching questionnaire and then schedule a first appointment.
Approaches used in online counselling
Client-centred work focuses on the person and their experience. It involves open conversation and listening so the person can set the pace and topics. This approach suits people who need time to talk through feelings and decisions. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical steps and exercises to reduce anxiety and depression and to change unhelpful habits. This can help with work stress, social anxiety and low mood. Trauma-focused therapy targets responses to past harm. It combines careful discussion of difficult memories with skills to manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity. This approach is used when past events continue to affect day-to-day life. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and agree on a plan based on the person’s needs, goals and preferences. Decisions about methods are made together and reviewed over time. Please confirm which session formats are available before booking, as the original information does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow quieter check-ins by message or phone where appropriate, and avoid travel time for appointments.Areas of expertise
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship concerns, grief, parenting and related matters.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her style is interactive and person-centred, drawing on cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic methods as needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and practical issues.
Which professional body is she listed with?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients and works with people who are not based in the United Kingdom.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session formats before booking as the original profile does not specify which formats are used.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a 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.