Counsellor profile
Gareth Harris, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and Relationships
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Psychodynamic approach
About Gareth
Counsellor Gareth Harris is a BACP member with three years' experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and coping with life changes. Gareth also lists a range of related focuses such as abandonment, eating and food-related issues, dissociation and first responder issues.
Gareth completed a master's in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the University of Essex. He has also taken shorter courses on children's well-being and autism. He volunteers with the Road Victims Trust, supporting people who are dealing with grief and trauma.
Sessions are conversational and direct. He will ask questions to understand a person's situation. He aims to help people talk through difficult feelings and recognise patterns that affect their lives.
Gareth uses approaches drawn from evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside psychodynamic ideas from his master’s study. He explains things plainly and looks at how past experiences connect with current problems. This can help when worries, relationship patterns or traumatic memories keep returning.
Practical matters are straightforward. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online counselling options button.
Gareth works in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. He accepts international clients and is currently involved in voluntary counselling for people affected by road trauma.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling with Gareth Harris
Gareth's background includes psychodynamic psychotherapy and a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Psychodynamic work looks at how past relationships and experiences affect current feelings and behaviour. It can help with recurring relationship patterns, unresolved grief and long-standing emotional difficulties.Evidence-based techniques refer to approaches shown to help with symptoms like anxiety and stress. These techniques often involve practical exercises, learning to recognise thought and behaviour patterns, and using those observations to reduce distress and improve coping.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gareth will discuss options with the person and decide together what to try first. He frames this as a collaborative process that adapts as needs and goals become clearer.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are used, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, travel and family commitments. It also allows shorter check-ins when that suits and avoids travel time, which many people find helpful when life is busy.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and question-led to build understanding. He draws on psychodynamic ideas and evidence-based techniques.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years' experience practising as a counsellor.
Which professional body is he registered with?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then 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.