Counsellor profile
Dean Gaylard, NCPS
Based in United Kingdom ยท 7 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, anxiety and self-esteem issues
Continue with DeanAt a glance
- Registration
- NCPS, United Kingdom (NCS15-02327)
- Qualifications
- NCPS
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Dean supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- International clients accepted
About Dean
NCPS. 7 years of experience. Dean Gaylard works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. He also helps with coping with life changes, grief, relationship concerns, addictions and a range of other issues listed below. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Dean uses client-centred counselling and hypnotherapy in his practice. Client-centred work means he listens and follows what the person brings, aiming to reflect thoughts and feelings back so they become clearer. Hypnotherapy may be used as a way to access focussed attention and imaginative techniques for issues such as anxiety, sleep problems and habit change.
He describes his method as sensitive and intuitive, and sometimes introduces guided imagery, breath work and meditative practice where these are helpful. In practical terms this often looks like talking through recent difficulties, noticing patterns from the past, and trying simple calming exercises during sessions. He may offer observations and suggestions when clients welcome that input.
Dean lists many specific concerns he works with, including compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, codependency, dissociation, emptiness, family problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, panic attacks, paranoia, post-traumatic stress, bipolar issues, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, intimacy-related issues, parenting stress and men's issues. This gives a broad picture of the kinds of worries people bring to him.
He asks that new clients use the site button to view online counselling options, complete a short matching questionnaire and book an initial session. Fees vary by location and are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. If someone wants to check practicalities first, he is open to messages asking questions before booking.
How his approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on attentive listening and reflecting what the person brings. Online sessions using this approach involve the counsellor following the client's lead, clarifying feelings and helping people make sense of their concerns. This can help with issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem and coping with life changes.Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and imagery to access focussed attention and inner resources. In an online session this may include step-by-step imagery, breathing exercises and suggestions intended to support sleep, reduce anxiety or change unhelpful habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options with the client and agree together which methods to try based on needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps adapt the methods to the person's situation.
Practical benefits of online counselling include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by audio when screens are tiring, while others like a fuller video session for guided imagery and breath work. The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm the available options before booking.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression and a wide range of related concerns such as grief, trauma, addictions and relationship issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses client-centred counselling and hypnotherapy, and may add guided imagery, breath work or meditative practices where helpful.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience listed in his profile.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I see him if I live outside the UK?
Yes, international clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Fees vary with location and are managed via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Use the site button to see online counselling options, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Checking a registration
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