Gareth Blake, BACP
Gareth Blake is a BACP counsellor who focuses on emotion-led, relational work.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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About Gareth
Gareth Blake is a BACP counsellor who focuses on emotion-led, relational work. He keeps things direct and human, aiming for honest conversations rather than a formal performance. Gareth welcomes people who feel unsure about starting therapy and offers a calm, attentive presence during sessions.
He draws on emotion-focused methods to track what is happening in the body and how feelings guide decisions. He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and solution-focused techniques to build practical steps and small experiments that change daily life.
Background and approach
Gareth blends these with some psychodynamic thinking when it helps to trace patterns from the past. Gareth has five years of practice supporting people with stress, anxiety and depression. He also helps with relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, coping with life changes, addictions and trauma.
He adapts his style for neurodivergent and trauma-affected clients, aiming to match how each person thinks and feels. Sessions are conversational but purposeful. Gareth offers tools that can be tried between meetings alongside reflective conversation.
He explains what to expect and works with clients to set realistic steps forward. Work is offered online by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexible ways to connect. Gareth works with English-speaking clients in the United Kingdom and also accepts international clients.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 402487 | May 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Gareth works with
Everything Gareth lists, 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
Approaches Gareth lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Gareth will talk through goals and preferences and try methods that suit how you think and feel. Together you decide which combination of emotional work, practical tools and reflective thinking best meets your needs.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, so people can pick what fits their day. Video lets you use visual cues and longer conversations, phone can be lower bandwidth and easier during a busy day, live chat suits quick check-ins, and messaging supports brief ongoing contact between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does this counsellor help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety and depression as well as relationship and intimacy issues. Other areas include grief, addictions, trauma, sleep problems and self-esteem.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Gareth uses an emotion-focused, relational style that pays attention to feelings in the body. He mixes in CBT and solution-focused techniques to create practical steps alongside deeper emotional work.
What is his background and experience?
He has five years of experience working with a range of concerns and combines several approaches to suit different needs. Gareth emphasises adapting to how each person thinks and feels.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does pricing work for therapy with him?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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