Lewis Gains, BACP

Lewis Gains is a counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He offers a calm, listening space where people can bring their worries and start to talk about what matters to them. Lewis writes plainly and aims to make the first steps straightforward for anyone who feels unsure about therapy.

He focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, anger and depression. He also helps with relationship difficulties, self-esteem, career questions, trauma and coping with life changes. Multicultural concerns are part of his practice and he pays attention to how culture shapes people’s experiences.

Lewis uses client-centred and psychodynamic approaches, choosing how to work together based on what each person needs. Sessions are led by the person coming for help, with Lewis offering reflections and questions to deepen understanding. Therapy can include looking at how past patterns affect current difficulties and finding ways to respond differently in daily life.

He aims for a steady, non-judgemental tone and works at a pace that suits the individual. Conversations are practical and grounded, with time to make sense of emotions and to identify small steps forward. Lewis keeps explanations simple and checks in about goals as therapy progresses.

Sessions are conducted in English and take place online by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. People begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

How Lewis’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of each session. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said and supports people to find their own answers. This approach helps with anxiety, low mood, stress and building self-esteem.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that come from past experiences and how they affect life now. It can help people understand repeated relationship problems, reactions to grief or long-standing emotional difficulties by exploring underlying feelings and memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Lewis will talk with the person about their goals and preferences and agree together which style or combination of approaches to use. This collaborative planning can change over time as needs shift.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection is helpful. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing, want ongoing brief contact, or need sessions that fit around busy schedules. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to fit therapy into daily life.