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Gary Barrell, NCPS

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Gary is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Gary. View 27 reviews
Great news, Gary is accepting new clients!
He is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

Gary is my only experience of therapy. I have worked with Gary for 3 months now and have found him a wonderful help, a knowledgable and wise therapist but ultimately a lovely man. He is reliable and detailed, remembering not only my life's details and events,, but also people in my life and how I relate to them. I look forward to our talks, knowing they will be beneficial to me.

Reviewed November 2024

Gary is extremely qualified and has proven to work above and beyond to support me personally. He understands all my issues and helps me process reflect and then react. I would be lost without his expertise and i can not thank him enough for all the steps and teachings i have learned.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Gary

  • 6 years' experience
  • Male
  • NCPS

I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor, and hypnotherapist, established for 6 years in the UK, with a degree in Psychology and Communications. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence together with a wide range of other issues that may be preventing you from being the person you truly want to be.

I work with my clients to create a warm and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Having an integrative approach I am able to combine different elements of counselling such as REBT, CBT, existential and psychodynamic modalities tailored to fit your individual needs.

We all possess the inner resources to heal and grow and I can help you to remove the obstacles preventing you from living your best life, helping you understand the negative issues and emotions that may have held you back.

Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Grief Self esteem Depression Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Coping with life changes Coaching Autism and Asperger Syndrome Hoarding Infidelity Jealousy Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Paranoia Phobias Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Sexual dysfunction Smoking / vaping cessation

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

  • NCPS · United Kingdom · NCS14-00996 · Expires May 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Gary Barrell

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

27 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped Listens Recommend Professional Empathetic Helpful Supportive Understands Anxiety

Gary is my only experience of therapy. I have worked with Gary for 3 months now and have found him a wonderful help, a knowledgable and wise therapist but ultimately a lovely man. He is reliable and detailed, remembering not only my life's details and events,, but also people in my life and how I relate to them. I look forward to our talks, knowing they will be beneficial to me.

Reviewed November 2024

Gary is extremely qualified and has proven to work above and beyond to support me personally. He understands all my issues and helps me process reflect and then react. I would be lost without his expertise and i can not thank him enough for all the steps and teachings i have learned.

Reviewed November 2024

Gary is kind and calm and wise! He is a great listener, asks perceptive questions, and provides constructive feedback and advice:

Reviewed September 2024

Gary is a great listener, patient and empathetic. Shares additional insight and information to help you reflect on things outside of the session too.

Reviewed August 2024

Gary is kind, compassionate and a good listener. He’s a creative problem solver and also a great coach!

Reviewed July 2024

He was very good with his points and understood my issues and how to understand myself better to face them

Reviewed July 2024

Gary is a wonderful and empathic therapist. He understands the needs of his clients offering practical and positive insights into managing various human conditions. Highly recommend Gary as a therapist.

Reviewed June 2024

very down to earth, kind and professional all current needs are being met could not recommend him enough.

Reviewed June 2024

very useful and helpful

Reviewed May 2024

Gary is great! He has a good perspective on things, and knows how to share this. He helps me understand how i operate. Gary has had a big influence on my recovery

Reviewed May 2024

Gary's experience and approach is great for what I'm here for. He listen carefully, provide support and guidance when needed. Worksheets accompany his approach which works really well for the way I operate. Highly recommended.

Reviewed May 2024

Gary listens, analyses, and empowers me to reach my goals through manageable and feasible steps and coping mechanisms. He is just the right amount of funny and is super professional. Would definitely recommend!

Reviewed March 2024

Wise gentleman with a pragmatic and practical approach that helped me a lot in surpassing personal challenges and setting clear goals for personal development.

Reviewed February 2024

Gary is a great listener, he breaks my problems apart and helps me work through them. He is very reliable!

Reviewed February 2024

Gary has helped me to tackle my emotions in several situations, giving me good tips and advises. Whenever I felt bad and sent him a message, he responded quickly and gave me some pointers and good words

Reviewed January 2024

My therapist is an excellent listener and communicator. He made it easy for me to explain my struggles and he provided solutions and ways to improve. The methods provided by my therapist have been very helpful. I started noticing improvement immediately. He is good at what he does!

Reviewed January 2024

Gary is a friendly, warm naturally empathetic therapist. He listens when is required and is also not afraid to speak up and give feedback when he feels necessary. Therapy with Gary, for me, has very much been a two way street with give and take from both myself and Gary and not just someone who ‘listens to your problems and is understanding’ - although of course that has its benefits at times. It has helped me gain invaluable perspective on things that I couldn’t access on my own. I think that has been the main benefit of my time with Gary has been getting his feedback in combination with some really useful exercises for putting into practice different strategies for better assertiveness, dealing with anxiety and more. He also has a great sense of humour which really helped me open up. Couldn’t reccomend him highly enough. Thank you Gary!

Reviewed January 2024

Gary is professional and an empathic and highly experienced therapist who displays great empathy and understanding for his clients. I would highly recommend Gary to anyone seeking assistance with mental health.

Reviewed January 2024

Although it is still early days (it has only been three weeks since I started therapy with Gary), my progress is undeniable and I’m eager to explore more of my inner road map that has led me to this point in my life. Gary is very empathetic and supportive. One of his greatest traits for me is his professional ability to distill the essence of my communication with him into an acceptance of even my darkest thoughts about my own persona. Who would have thought that my selfishness might be more common in all my human fellows than I presumed? I highly recommend Gary as your future therapist.

Reviewed January 2024

Excellent therapist, feeling supported

Reviewed January 2024

Listens very well and gives good advice. Asks good questions that allow me to open up easily. Creates a safe space to talk and allowed my first experience with therapy to be amazing

Reviewed January 2024

I have a good rapport with Gary. English isn't my mother language, so communication on my side is sometimes a bit difficult, but he is patient and an active participant in managing this barrier. He is flexible in his methods and listens to what I need.

Reviewed November 2023

Gray has helped be develop some new coping methods to minimise anxiety and stress. He has been great at helping me look at things from a different perspective and therefore address issues in a better way. The wisdom I have gained thus far I trust will help me overcome all future challenges and has made me feel a much more capable and strong person.

Reviewed November 2023

Gary has been there for me, he has given me a lot of good advises and mostly has listened to my problems, I've overcome a lot of sadness and hopelessness thanks to Gary and the tools that BetterHelp has given me

Reviewed September 2023

Gary is an empathic and outstanding therapist. He understands the complexities of the human condition and uses positive affirmations and strategies to encourage his clients to remain focused while they undergo their journey of healing and self improvement. Gary is caring, supportive and kind.

Reviewed August 2023

Gary has helped and guided me immensely to better becoming a more rounded and positive person

Reviewed June 2023

Gary is very helpful and supportive, always helping me to find new ways to address topics and positive change

Reviewed April 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Gary Barrell offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Gary Barrell works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Gary Barrell speak?

Gary Barrell speaks English.

How many years of experience does Gary Barrell have?

Gary Barrell has 6 years of experience.

Where is Gary Barrell licensed to practice?

Gary Barrell is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Gary Barrell accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Gary Barrell accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Gary Barrell offer?

Gary Barrell offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Gary Barrell?

Gary Barrell can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Gary Barrell?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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