Counsellor profile
Gary Ferry, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 4 years of experience
BACP counsellor focusing on emotional and relationship issues
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- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (397731)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Gary supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship difficulties
- Self esteem and confidence
About Gary
BACP registered counsellor with four years of professional experience, Gary Ferry works in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. He supports people concerned about stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, motivation and confidence. He also helps with grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, parenting strains, anger and career worries.
Gary focuses on straightforward talking therapy. He aims to create a calm atmosphere where clients can speak about what troubles them. He invites practical conversation about feelings, behaviour and everyday problems rather than using technical jargon.
In sessions he helps people identify what keeps a problem going and looks at small, practical steps to try between meetings. He will listen to circumstances around family problems, infidelity, divorce and separation, and communication difficulties to help people clarify what matters to them.
Gary also works with issues such as body image, attachment concerns, guilt and shame, isolation and life purpose. He discusses coping strategies for anger, addiction and sleeping difficulties and supports people dealing with forgiveness and rebuilding after domestic violence.
People can expect a direct, conversational approach that focuses on present difficulties and achievable change. He encourages honest discussion about goals and what might help in day-to-day life. To begin, clients follow the platform steps to match and book a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Gary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present problems and practical change. One common approach is straightforward talking therapy that helps people notice unhelpful patterns in thinking and behaviour and then try concrete alternatives. This can help with anxiety, low mood, stress and relationship problems.Where relevant, he will use problem-focused work to build coping strategies for issues such as sleep difficulties, anger or addictive behaviours. This looks at small, achievable steps and skills that can be practised between sessions to test what helps in daily life.
Choosing the right method is part of the work together. He will discuss options with each person and decide collaboratively which approaches fit their needs, goals and preferences rather than imposing a single model.
Confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel, and can reduce time spent getting to an appointment. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed or sessions without video if that better suits the person. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists offer online sessions that aim to match the practical needs of everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work on?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, addiction, trauma, grief, sleeping and anger issues among others.
What is his counselling style?
He adopts a direct, conversational style that focuses on present difficulties and practical steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and relationship issues.
Is he registered with a professional body and where does he practise?
He is BACP registered and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients; check time differences when booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin counselling with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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