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Gary Main, BACP

BACP-registered counsellor with 25 years' experience
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Relationships and grief
  • Flexible online sessions

About Gary Main

Gary Main is a BACP-registered counsellor with 25 years of full-time professional practice, including many years working for charities and 14 years within NHS services. He brings a warm, friendly and compassionate presence to sessions and creates a welcoming, non-judgemental space where people can explore difficult feelings and life challenges. Gary adopts a conscientious approach to therapy, helping clients find clearer pathways through experiences such as depression, anxiety, bereavement, loss and adjustment, and major life transitions.

His work also focuses on relationship difficulties and breakdown, identity and low self-worth, addiction, stress, coping with change, and issues such as guilt, shame, loneliness and panic. Gary has developed specialist experience supporting caregivers, communication problems, control issues, separation and divorce, sexuality concerns, and questions around life purpose and self-love. He draws on established therapeutic methods to tailor support to each person’s circumstances and goals.

Gary welcomes clients from the United Kingdom and international clients, offering flexible ways to connect. He aims to stand alongside people through their journey toward greater clarity and coping, and looks forward to working collaboratively to address the specific challenges each person brings.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Gary Main have?

Gary Main has 25 years of professional, full-time counselling experience.

Is Gary Main a registered therapist?

Yes. He holds BACP registration, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Gary Main provide therapy?

Therapy is offered in English.

Where is Gary Main located?

Gary is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Gary Main as my therapist?

Clients can work with Gary through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Gary Main work with international clients?

Yes. He is available to work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Gary Main cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and Gary's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with their therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Gary offers approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy, explained in plain terms and suited to online delivery. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and building a trusting therapeutic relationship so clients feel heard and supported as they explore identity, self-worth and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Gary collaborates with each client to identify methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences. He adapts interventions over time so the work remains relevant and practical for the individual.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - make it easier for people to access consistent support around work, caregiving or mobility constraints. These flexible formats allow registered professionals like Gary to offer regular contact, timely check-ins and a therapeutic space that fits into busy lives while focusing on progress and practical coping strategies.

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