About Gavin
Gavin Reid is a counsellor who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and issues related to LGBT identity. He uses a person-centred style that aims to make people feel heard and respected. His work also covers depression, anger, career worries, ADHD and coping with life changes.
Gavin works from experience with LGBT communities and draws on his own lived perspective when it feels relevant to a client.
Background and approach
He describes a practical, pace-led way of working where the client sets the direction and the counsellor follows. Sessions often look at identity, relationships, sexual health and patterns such as codependency or attachment difficulties. He blends person-centred care with mindfulness practices, and adapts other techniques to fit what each person needs.
That mix can help people notice unhelpful thoughts, manage strong feelings, and build small changes over time. Gavin aims to strengthen resilience and self-acceptance rather than push a single method. Gavin holds a Foundation Degree in counselling and a diploma in Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity Therapy, and he is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
He has four years of experience working in counselling settings in the United Kingdom. People who come to him often want practical steps and emotional support together. He offers a straightforward way to talk through problems, consider options, and plan next steps that fit each person’s life.
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
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Gavin lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How client-centred and mindfulness approaches suit online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and following the client’s lead. It helps when someone needs a non-judgemental space to talk about identity, relationships or feelings without being pushed in a particular direction. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and help with anxiety, stress and strong emotions.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Gavin treats this as a collaborative process and will work with each person to decide whether person-centred conversation, mindfulness exercises, or other techniques fit their goals and preferences. That conversation guides what happens week to week.
If you are considering online therapy, check the session formats offered before booking. Confirm the current options when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know how sessions will be arranged. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into daily life, save travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also suit people who prefer to be off-camera or need a format that uses less bandwidth. Registered and accredited professionals, including therapists in the UK, use online work to reach people who need flexible ways to get support.
Questions people ask about Gavin
What concerns does this counsellor commonly help with?
Gavin works with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem alongside LGBT-related issues. He also supports people dealing with anger, career strain, ADHD and addiction-related matters.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred approach that follows the client’s pace and priorities. Mindfulness techniques are also used to help manage strong feelings and improve awareness.
What is Gavin’s professional background?
He has four years of experience working in counselling roles and draws on lived experience with LGBT communities to inform his practice.
Which credentials and country relate to this counsellor?
Gavin holds a Foundation Degree in counselling, a diploma in Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity Therapy, and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are arranged for clients located within the United Kingdom.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with this counsellor?
Press the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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