Gareth Blake, BACP

Gareth Blake is a BACP counsellor who focuses on emotion-led, relational therapy. He aims to make sessions feel honest and human rather than cold or clinical. Gareth speaks plainly and adapts how he works to suit different ways of thinking and processing. He wants people to feel heard and to move forward in ways that make sense for them.

Gareth pays attention to feelings as information rather than problems to fix. He slows the pace so clients can notice what is happening in their bodies and emotions. This helps when stress, anxiety, grief, trauma or relationship issues feel overwhelming.

His style mixes emotion-focused work with cognitive and psychodynamic ideas, plus practical, solution-focused tools. That means sessions can include talking through difficult memories, looking at thought patterns, and trying concrete steps that fit day-to-day life. Gareth adapts methods for people who are neurodivergent or trauma-affected, working in ways that suit each person rather than forcing a single method.

He also addresses concerns such as intimacy, addiction, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem and sexuality. Additional focuses include ageing issues, infidelity, obsessive behaviours and non-monogamous relationships. The aim is to combine honest conversation with usable strategies.

Gareth has five years of clinical experience and works from the United Kingdom. He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to his availability.

How Gareth's approaches translate to online therapy

Gareth combines emotion-focused work with cognitive behavioural ideas and solution-focused techniques. Client-Centred and Emotionally-Focused approaches mean sessions pay close attention to feelings and relationships, helping people notice what emotions are telling them and how to respond. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and practical strategies to reduce anxiety or low mood, while solution-focused methods focus on small, achievable steps to change daily habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gareth will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together the therapist and client decide which combination of approaches to use and adapt the plan as progress is made.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people choose what feels manageable in the moment, such as a phone call if bandwidth is low or a video session for face-to-face conversation. Many registered or accredited professionals use similar blends of emotion-focused and practical methods effectively in remote work.