- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and ACT techniques
- Grief and loss support
About Gavin
Gavin Armstrong is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, bereavement, low self-esteem, motivation struggles and relationship concerns. He also supports those facing addiction, trauma, parenting pressures and life changes.
Gavin uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centred Therapy and Existential ideas. In sessions he listens for the emotional patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people name what they are feeling. He also uses practical tools from CBT and ACT to manage day-to-day difficulties.
He works with issues often linked to attachment and abandonment, and with concerns like body image, communication problems, blended family stresses and caregiving strain. He is experienced supporting people affected by illness, HIV/AIDS, domestic violence and co-morbid conditions. Gavin aims to make conversations clear and straightforward.
Sessions are conducted in English. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled through the See online therapy options button.
Gavin writes and speaks plainly about the steps people can take. He focuses on identifying feelings, shifting unhelpful patterns, and practising small changes that help in everyday life.
How Gavin's approaches work for online sessions
Gavin combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) with practical ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). EFT helps people spot emotional patterns and name difficult feelings that keep problems repeating. ACT focuses on values and small committed actions to move life in a clearer direction. CBT offers concrete techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that make stress and anxiety worse.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gavin will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. He treats this as a collaborative process and may use elements from more than one approach to suit the issues you bring.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, cut travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to choose sessions that match their energy level, for example a phone call when bandwidth is low or a video conversation when seeing expressions matters. Registered and accredited professionals aim to adapt sessions so they work alongside everyday life rather than add extra burden.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, self-esteem and relationship and family concerns.
Does he use Emotionally-Focused Therapy?
Yes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is listed among his approaches and is used to address emotional patterns and attachment-related issues.
What is his clinical background?
Gavin has four years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom and uses several therapeutic approaches in practice.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a course of sessions?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.