Counsellor profile
Gavin Armstrong , BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 4 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, grief and relationship issues
Continue with GavinAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (388783)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Gavin supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Relationship problems
About Gavin
BACP. 4 years' experience. Gavin Armstrong works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and addictions. He also supports people dealing with relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, anger, trauma and abuse, and issues linked to LGBT identity.
Gavin uses a mix of talking therapies to suit different problems. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and client-centred and existential approaches. Sessions focus on practical steps, exploring feelings and patterns, and developing ways to cope with change.
In a typical session he talks through what matters most to the client and looks at small, manageable changes. He also works on communication problems, commitment and attachment concerns, and difficulties that come with blended families, caregiving stress, or serious illness.
Gavin says he treats people with respect and sensitivity. He adapts the way he works to the issues a person brings. He aims to be straightforward about options and next steps in counselling.
He practices in the United Kingdom and offers work in English. To begin, people follow the service's matching and booking steps and arrange a first appointment.
How his approaches translate to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then focus on actions that matter to them. It is often used for stress, anxiety and managing life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours to find practical changes that reduce distress and improve coping. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gavin will discuss different methods and decide together which ones fit the person's goals and preferences. That choice can be reviewed as counselling progresses. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed and options for sessions that do not require being on camera, which can help with concentration or bandwidth limits.Areas of expertise
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, self-esteem and relationship and family issues, among other concerns.
What is his counselling style?
He combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centred and existential approaches and adapts these to the person's needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional work experience in counselling.
Is he a recognised professional and where does he practise?
He is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start counselling with him?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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