Gary Barrell, NCPS

Gary Barrell is a psychotherapeutic counsellor and hypnotherapist based in the United Kingdom. He has worked in this field for six years and holds a degree in Psychology and Communications as well as the NCPS credential. His practice focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that affect wellbeing, especially stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns.

He offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through difficult feelings. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful thought patterns and small changes that make daily life easier. Gary uses a mix of approaches so the work fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

His way of working draws on client-centred principles to keep the conversation focused on the individual’s experience. He also uses elements of cognitive behavioural ideas to spot and shift thinking that fuels anxiety and low mood. Hypnotherapy and psychodynamic thinking may be included when they suit the client’s goals.

Gary has experience supporting people through grief, major life changes, parenting strain, sleep and eating issues, and workplace stress. He also helps with struggles linked to trauma, compulsions, panic and phobias, and feelings of isolation or shame.

People who choose him often want practical steps alongside reflective conversation. He encourages small, manageable experiments between sessions and helps clients notice what works. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.

Approaches that shape online therapy

Gary often works from a client-centred base, which means sessions focus on the person and what matters most to them. This style encourages open conversation and helps people feel heard while they tackle difficult thoughts and habits.

He also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. CBT-style work helps people spot unhelpful thinking and test small changes that can reduce anxiety or low mood. Hypnotherapy may be used as an additional tool to support relaxation and to work with motivation or habit change when appropriate.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Gary will work collaboratively to agree which methods fit a persons needs and goals, and he adapts the pace and focus as therapy progresses.

If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking as the profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow quieter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so therapy feels more manageable alongside daily life. Registered or accredited professionals can use a range of ways to meet, so confirm which formats are offered when you arrange your first appointment.