Gavin Armstrong , BACP
Gavin Armstrong is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who uses straightforward, people-focused methods to help with stress, anxiety and depression.
About Gavin
Gavin Armstrong is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who uses straightforward, people-focused methods to help with stress, anxiety and depression. He has four years of professional experience and works with clients on issues such as self-esteem, grief, addiction and relationship difficulties. Gavin aims to treat everyone with respect and sensitivity.
He adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs and situation. Gavin combines approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred work to keep sessions practical and grounded.
Background and approach
He helps people notice unhelpful patterns and test small changes between meetings. When grief, loss or a change in life reduces motivation or self-confidence, he supports people to rebuild routine and meaning. People bring a wide range of concerns to sessions, including trauma, anger, parenting strains, body image worries and issues linked to living with long-term illness.
Gavin listens for what matters most to each person and focuses on achievable steps in everyday life. Sessions can include talking, practical experiments and reflecting on how past experiences shape current choices. He aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can speak honestly and work at a pace that suits them.
Gavin encourages collaboration on goals and checks in about progress regularly. He views the therapy relationship as a shared project, with small changes adding up over time. Sessions are offered in English and run online via a range of formats.
Gavin asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then book sessions that fit their schedule.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 388783 | December 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 Gavin works with
Everything Gavin lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- HIV / AIDS
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
Approaches Gavin lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-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
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Gavin will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. That choice is shared and can change as sessions progress, so clients help shape the plan based on what feels useful.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can fit into a short break, live chat works well for quicker check-ins and messaging lets people share thoughts between meetings. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caring duties and other commitments.
Frequently asked
What problems does Gavin help with?
He works with stress, anxiety and depression and related concerns like grief, self-esteem, addictions and relationship difficulties.
How would sessions feel and what approach is used?
Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. He uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred methods to tailor support to each person's needs.
What is Gavin's professional background?
Gavin has four years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
Where is Gavin based and what credential is held?
He is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as listed in his profile.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are arranged for people within the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and starting steps handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a cancellable subscription model. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions.
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