Gary Main

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Grief and loss

About Gary

Gary Main works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and depression using conversational, client-led work and emotion-focused methods. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has practised for 25 years.

Gary has worked across charities and spent 14 years working within NHS services. He now practises as a counsellor and draws on long experience supporting people through life changes and relationship breakdowns. He focuses on everyday problems such as panic attacks, loneliness, low self-worth and difficulties with sexuality or identity.

In sessions he uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to guide the work. That means he pays attention to feelings, values and what a person wants from life, while also listening closely to personal experience and how relationships affect emotions.

He also helps with practical stresses including caregiving strain, communication problems, control issues, guilt and separation after divorce. The conversations aim to be straightforward and practical, helping clients find manageable steps forward.

Gary accepts international clients and offers work in English. Sessions are arranged via an online matching and scheduling process. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and then book a first session through the service.

How his therapeutic approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and build small, practical actions that align with their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety and problems with motivation.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says so they can make sense of their experience. This approach supports people who need time to talk through feelings and decisions.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at how emotions shape relationships and personal reactions. It helps people recognise patterns in their emotional responses and try alternative ways of relating to others and themselves.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and can change as the work unfolds.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online appointments can make it easier to schedule short check-ins or longer sessions around work and family commitments. Confirm the available session formats before booking to know how sessions will be arranged.

Topics Gary lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working

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

Questions about Gary

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He helps people with anxiety, panic attacks and social phobia using approaches that focus on feelings and values.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy in his work.

How long has he practised?

He has 25 years of experience, including 14 years working within NHS services and roles in the charity sector.

Where is he based?

Gary is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I see him if I live abroad?

Yes. He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start with him?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.