- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- ACT and CBT
About Gavin
Gavin Armstrong is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, and issues with motivation and addictions. Gavin writes plainly and focuses on practical, achievable steps rather than jargon.
Gavin uses a mix of approaches to fit what each person needs. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. He also uses client-centred and emotionally-focused ideas to listen closely to what matters to the person in front of him.
People come to Gavin with relationship and family worries, parenting strain, blended family issues, anger and control problems, and the effects of trauma or abuse. He supports those coping with illness, caregiver stress, and complex or overlapping difficulties. He will talk through concrete steps you can try between sessions.
Gavin aims for straightforward conversations about what is working and what is not. He helps set clear, realistic goals and checks in about progress. Practical tools may include noticing thoughts, trying small behaviour changes, and improving communication patterns.
To get started, the site asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary by location.
How Gavin uses therapeutic approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions a person can take towards a more meaningful life, which can help with anxiety, avoidance and life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It offers practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and to try different behaviours, often useful for stress, low mood and anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gavin will discuss goals and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to try first. The process is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
The site asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire before booking a first session. Confirm the current session options on the platform before you schedule, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, or provide a shorter check-in when needed. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists, often adapt exercises and communications to work well at a distance and to suit everyday routines.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
Gavin helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem, and blended family issues among other topics.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He combines approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centred and emotionally-focused methods to work through thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom.
What 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.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with your location.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire on the site, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.