About Gavin
Gavin Armstrong is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who works with people facing stress, anxiety and LGBT-related concerns. He has four years of professional experience and holds BACP registration, which appears on his profile as BACP. Gavin aims to meet each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion.
He helps people who are struggling with grief and loss, low self-esteem, motivation and confidence. He also supports those dealing with relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addictions and anger.
Background and approach
Practical problems such as communication, commitment and control issues are part of his day-to-day work. Gavin uses a mix of approaches to fit each person’s needs. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred ideas, among other approaches.
Sessions are shaped around what the client wants to work on and how they prefer to talk through it. In conversations he keeps language simple and direct. He will listen for patterns, then suggest small experiments and practical steps to try between sessions.
The emphasis is on what helps someone feel a bit steadier and more able to cope with everyday pressures. Gavin encourages people to be involved in planning their work together. He explains options, checks progress and adjusts the plan as things change.
If you are ready to begin, the site process asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions.
What Gavin works with
Everything Gavin lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Gavin is listed here; the rest shows what else Gavin works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- HIV / AIDS
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
Approaches Gavin lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Many of Gavin's approaches focus on clear thinking and values-based action. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps that fit their values; it can be useful for anxiety, low mood and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and offers practical skills to test new ways of responding to stress and worry. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and empathic support, helping people to feel understood and to find their own solutions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Gavin will talk through different methods and decide with the client which ideas to try first. That choice is revisited as progress is made so the plan stays relevant to the person's goals and preferences.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break and let people join from a quiet place that suits them. Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for appointments.
Questions people ask about Gavin
What issues does this counsellor help with?
Gavin works with stress, anxiety, depression and LGBT-related concerns, plus grief, self-esteem and relationship and family issues.
What is Gavin's therapeutic style?
He combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred ideas to create a practical, person-focused approach.
How much experience does Gavin have?
He has four years of professional work experience in the UK helping people with a range of emotional and interpersonal problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile shows BACP and the therapist is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Gavin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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