Gareth Young, NCPS

Gareth Young offers calm, straightforward support for people coping with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and life changes. He is a male counsellor based in the United Kingdom and works from the perspective of an affirmative practitioner for LGBT concerns. Gareth aims to make first steps feel manageable and meets people with empathy and encouragement.

Gareth uses a blend of conversational approaches to tailor sessions to each person. He listens for what matters most, then helps set simple goals and practical steps. Sessions focus on clear tools and small changes that can make daily life easier.

He has three years of professional experience and is listed with NCPS. Gareth draws on approaches like client-centred work, motivational interviewing, narrative ideas, solution-focused techniques and Internal Family Systems when useful. He explains these methods in everyday terms and decides what to use together with the person he is supporting.

Gareth has particular experience supporting LGBT clients through questions of gender and sexuality and helps people facing grief, relationship strain, addiction concerns, trauma and issues around intimacy. He also offers help for workplace stress, body image, isolation and young adult challenges.

Sessions are offered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different needs. Gareth invites people to make a small step - fill in a short questionnaire, choose a time and begin at a pace that suits them.

How Gareth's approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the person's lead; it helps when someone needs a space to make sense of emotions and decisions. Motivational interviewing is a conversational style that aims to strengthen a person's own motivation for change by exploring their reasons and options in a gentle way. Narrative therapy looks at the stories someone tells about their life and helps reframe those stories so they feel less stuck and more purposeful.

Finding the right approach is part of the early work Gareth does with each person. He will talk through options, try methods together, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. This collaborative way means the person sets goals and Gareth helps pick tools that fit those aims.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy days or limited local options. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is low, live chat suits shorter check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, study and family life, and let people choose what fits their routine and energy levels.