Counsellor profile
Gordon Birnie, NCPS
Based in United Kingdom ยท 3 years of experience
Psychosexual and relationship counsellor
Continue with GordonAt a glance
- Registration
- NCPS, United Kingdom (NCS21-00365)
- Qualifications
- NCPS
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Gordon supplied to BetterHelp.
- Relationship and intimacy
- Sexuality and kink
- Anxiety and depression
About Gordon
NCPS. 3 years' professional experience. Gordon Birnie is a UK psychosexual and relationship counsellor working with individuals, couples and multi-partner relationships. He helps people with relationship and intimacy issues, sexual problems, LGBTQ+ concerns and gender identity matters. He also supports people managing anxiety, depression and life changes.
Gordon describes his approach as down to earth and non-judgemental. He uses straightforward conversation to identify practical steps clients can try between sessions. Sessions look at communication, attachment and sexual function alongside emotional patterns that affect relationships.
He draws on client-centred counselling to focus on each person's perspective. Imago Relationship Therapy is used to help partners understand recurring conflict and rebuild dialogue. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set short-term goals and track small changes that make day-to-day life easier.
Gordon has particular experience with kink and alternative sex culture, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, and issues such as sex addiction and process addictions including porn, exercise or gambling. He also works with shame, guilt, career questions and life purpose.
Sessions are offered in English and he practises in the United Kingdom. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; fees vary with location. To begin, use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client's own perspective and experience, giving time to talk through feelings and decisions without pressure. It is useful for issues like self-esteem, uncertainty about identity and emotional responses in relationships.Imago Relationship Therapy concentrates on how partners communicate and respond to each other's wounds. It helps people identify repeating patterns in arguments and practise new ways of talking to reduce escalation and improve understanding.
Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical changes a person can try straight away and helps set short-term goals. This approach suits people who want clear steps to manage problems such as anxiety, low mood or relationship friction.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The counsellor will work with the client to decide which methods fit best with their goals, preferences and what they want to change. Plans can be reviewed and adjusted as work proceeds.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins between face-to-face appointments. Different formats can also suit quieter conversations, shorter updates or sessions where being on camera is not required.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he work with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, sexual problems, LGBT and gender identity concerns, and related topics.
What is his counselling style?
His style is down to earth and non-judgemental with conversational, practical steps and a focus on communication and emotional patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years' professional experience working in psychosexual and relationship counselling.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the credential NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; fees vary by location.
How do I get started?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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