Gary Rowntree, BACP

Gary Rowntree helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, anger, relationship problems, family conflict, and the effects of trauma and abuse. He keeps sessions straightforward and calm so callers can say what matters to them. Gary aims to make the first step feel manageable rather than overwhelming.

He uses a client-centred way of working, which means he listens closely and follows the client's lead during sessions. Conversations focus on what the person wants to change and on practical steps they can try between meetings. Gary adapts his style to suit each person, offering warm listening and gentle reflection alongside more active approaches when helpful.

Gary has four years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He draws on that background to offer steady support when feelings feel intense. Sessions are intended to be a space to think things through without pressure.

People who come to him often want help sorting out stressful patterns, calming anxious thoughts, improving communication, or beginning to recover from past hurt. Gary will work at a pace that suits the individual and help set realistic, practical goals. He encourages simple experiments to try out new ways of coping between sessions.

If someone prefers brief, direct conversations or a more exploratory listening style, Gary adjusts to meet that need. He invites anyone who is feeling stuck to take a small step and explore what therapy might offer.

Client-centred care delivered online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and responding to what each person brings. It helps people who need someone to reflect their thoughts and feelings, and who want to explore what matters to them without a fixed agenda.

Gary adapts his approach to each person's needs, balancing quiet listening with more active interventions when helpful. Deciding which way of working fits best is part of the work together, and he will collaborate with the client to set goals and try different methods until they find what helps.

Online sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues for a richer conversation, while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging work well for short check-ins, brief reflections, or people who prefer writing rather than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments, and to choose the format that feels most comfortable.