Gideon Reeve, BACP

Gideon Reeve offers calm, straightforward support for people facing anxiety, depression, addiction and major life changes. He aims to make sessions easy to follow and focused on what matters to each person. Gideon writes plainly and listens closely so people can find clearer thinking and steadier feelings.

He uses a blend of approaches chosen to suit the person in front of him. That might mean a client-centred way of listening to someone’s story to strengthen self-esteem. It could mean practical work from cognitive behavioural therapy to spot and change unhelpful patterns. It may also involve somatic techniques that use breathing and grounding to calm the body.

Gideon trained in therapeutic counselling and holds a CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and follows their code of ethics. He also has training in yoga teaching and in integrating yoga therapy with CBT.

Before offering integrated talking work he practised bodywork for many years and began counselling clients over two decades ago. In the last four years he has combined those physical approaches with talking therapy techniques. That background informs how he works with issues such as stress, grief, relationship concerns and addiction.

Sessions are tailored to the person’s needs and pace. Gideon aims to agree clear goals together and to adjust the approach as progress is made. He works from the United Kingdom and offers work in English to people in other countries as well.

How Gideon’s approaches translate to online therapy

Gideon commonly draws on client-centred work, cognitive behavioural therapy and somatic techniques. Client-centred therapy means listening deeply and helping a person tell their story so they can build self-esteem and clarity. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behaviour and trying practical experiments to change them. Somatic approaches use simple breathing, grounding and body awareness exercises to reduce tension and help with sleep, anxiety and trauma symptoms.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work itself. Gideon will discuss your goals and preferences and together you will try different methods to see what helps most. The plan can shift as you make progress and as different issues arise, and he aims to keep the process collaborative and clear.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging, giving flexibility around work, travel and daily routines. Video sessions allow face-to-face dialogue and guided breathing work, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat is useful for quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help people access therapy in ways that fit their life and commitments.