Cynthia Gentle, BACP

Cynthia Gentle helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and depression. She supports those dealing with grief, trauma, intimacy concerns and difficulties with sleep or eating. Cynthia also sees issues such as ADHD, bipolar symptoms, relationship strain, anger and low self-esteem. She works in English and Shona and practices from the United Kingdom.

Cynthia takes a straightforward, human approach. She focuses on understanding how cultural identity and self-worth shape problems. Sessions centre on clear goals and practical steps rather than jargon. People can expect calm listening and gentle challenge as needed.

Her work pays attention to attachment and how early relationships affect current patterns. This helps when abandonment, trust or infidelity are part of the story. She also supports those affected by domestic violence, discrimination, HIV and perinatal losses such as miscarriage.

Cynthia draws on well-established therapies to shape each person’s plan. She uses methods that encourage acceptance, build helpful thinking habits and strengthen the client-therapist relationship. That mix aims to reduce symptoms while building skills for day-to-day life.

With five years of experience and BACP accreditation, Cynthia aims to make therapy practical and relevant. She offers sessions online through a range of formats. People who want to begin can expect clear steps to booking and a focus on their immediate concerns.

How Cynthia uses therapy approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps when anxiety, low mood or persistent worries get in the way of living a meaningful life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds influence current relationships and trust. This approach can be useful for abandonment, intimacy difficulties and recovery from relational harm.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Cynthia works collaboratively to match methods to a person's needs, goals and preferences. She listens to what matters most and adapts techniques so they fit the issues being worked on rather than following a fixed formula.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different days and routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions are useful when internet or bandwidth is limited, and messaging suits shorter check-ins or times when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, childcare or travel while keeping the focus on practical change and emotional support.