- Helps with stress
- Supports grief
- Works with LGBT concerns
About Gavin
Gavin Armstrong is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to support people facing stress, anxiety, loss and self-esteem difficulties. He works collaboratively and aims to make conversations straightforward and respectful. Gavin brings four years of experience helping people find ways to manage difficult feelings and build motivation and confidence.
He draws on a mix of methods to suit each person’s needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). These approaches are used to help people notice unhelpful patterns, learn practical skills and strengthen important relationships. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and on small, achievable steps between meetings.
Gavin also supports people dealing with grief, LGBT-related concerns, parenting stress and challenges around addiction and anger. He will listen without judgement and adapt the work to the person’s goals, whether that means short-term coping strategies or exploring deeper patterns over time.
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom. Conversations are offered in English. If a person is considering therapy, Gavin asks them to complete the simple matching questionnaire on the website to help plan the first session.
Gavin aims to create a calm and practical space for people to try new ways of coping. He encourages clear goals, regular check-ins and adjustments to the plan as progress is made.
He draws on a mix of methods to suit each person’s needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). These approaches are used to help people notice unhelpful patterns, learn practical skills and strengthen important relationships. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and on small, achievable steps between meetings.
Gavin also supports people dealing with grief, LGBT-related concerns, parenting stress and challenges around addiction and anger. He will listen without judgement and adapt the work to the person’s goals, whether that means short-term coping strategies or exploring deeper patterns over time.
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom. Conversations are offered in English. If a person is considering therapy, Gavin asks them to complete the simple matching questionnaire on the website to help plan the first session.
Gavin aims to create a calm and practical space for people to try new ways of coping. He encourages clear goals, regular check-ins and adjustments to the plan as progress is made.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessHIV / AIDSIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualityWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and practising different ways of thinking and acting in day-to-day life. It suits issues such as depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding and changing patterns in close relationships and can help when relationship distress or attachment concerns are central.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, try approaches that fit those goals and adjust the work if something is not helping. This means sessions can be practical, goal-focused or more exploratory depending on what the person needs.
The practical benefits of online work include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and fewer travel demands. Because specific session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins, organise appointments around work or health commitments, and continue therapy when life circumstances change. Registered or accredited professionals aim to match approach and scheduling to each person’s needs.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Gavin commonly help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem and motivation, along with relationship and family issues and challenges such as addiction and anger.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred approach and combines methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to match each person’s needs.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
Gavin has four years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and practical concerns.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.