Gareth Blake, BACP

Gareth Blake is a BACP-registered counsellor who focuses on emotion-centered, relational work and brings a straightforward, human approach to therapy. He recognises the challenge of being vulnerable with a stranger and aims to make sessions feel genuine rather than purely clinical. Gareth works with emotions as meaningful information - not as problems to be silenced - and pays attention to what is happening in the body as well as the mind. He is experienced in supporting people affected by trauma and those who are neurodivergent, including autistic clients and people with ADHD, and he welcomes complexity and presentations that do not fit neat diagnostic boxes.

Gareth uses an integrative style, blending emotionally focused methods with cognitive behavioral techniques, psychodynamic thinking, and solution-focused strategies to suit each person. He adapts his approach to how an individual’s brain and life work, emphasising practical tools alongside deeper emotional work. Sessions aim to honour both feeling and action, offering clear, usable strategies as well as relational exploration.

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which denotes recognised professional membership. Gareth offers flexibility in how people engage - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and in-app messaging - and works with both UK-based and international clients. His practice addresses stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, intimacy issues, addiction, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, and a wide range of sexuality and relationship matters.