- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship patterns
- Addictions and intimacy
About Gary
Gary Mewes is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has seven years of experience working in the United Kingdom. He works with adults and couples on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and intimacy-related problems. He also helps people facing relationship difficulties, communication breakdowns and issues around commitment or separation.
Gary uses practical, conversational methods in session. He draws on Client-Centred Therapy to listen for what matters to the person. He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and reduce symptoms. He also brings approaches from the Gottman Method and Imago Relationship Therapy when relationship patterns are a central concern.
Sessions focus on identifying current problems and finding manageable steps to change them. Gary pays attention to attachment, abandonment and feelings of emptiness that can underlie persistent worry or withdrawal. He also works with people dealing with guilt, shame, control issues and the fallout from infidelity.
People who are caring for others or facing the stresses of fatherhood can bring those pressures into session and look for ways to balance responsibilities and personal needs. He can also support those coping with isolation or who want to repair communication with a partner.
Gary follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy code of practice. He is an associate member of the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists for work relating to sexual and relationship difficulties. To begin, people are asked to use the site matching process and schedule an initial session.
How his approaches translate to online working
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client feels heard; online sessions use conversational listening to identify what the person wants to change. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical tasks between sessions to reduce symptoms and build routines. The Gottman Method looks at interaction patterns in relationships and teaches skills for communication and repair.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then try methods that fit the client’s situation. That collaborative process helps decide whether CBT techniques, relationship-focused work or a mixture is best.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as current options are listed during the matching process. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, shorten check-ins, avoid travel time and allow sessions during breaks from work. Registered and accredited professionals often find remote sessions help maintain continuity of care when schedules are busy, while still permitting practical skill-building and review between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and intimacy-related issues, and with relationship difficulties such as communication problems and separation.
How would he approach someone who feels stuck in life?
He uses Client-Centred conversation to understand what matters, then practical CBT techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
What is his professional background?
He has seven years of practice experience and has supported adults and couples with a range of emotional and relationship issues.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
He is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.