Gary Stanley

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Self esteem

About Gary

Gary Stanley helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem and depression by working together to build on their own strengths. He explains that the client is the expert in their story and guides practical steps toward change. Gary is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has eight years of experience.

He offers direct, conversational counselling that focuses on what the person is facing now. Sessions look at coping with life changes, relationship and family difficulties, grief and trauma, and problems with sleep, anger or compassion fatigue. He also addresses more specific concerns such as hoarding, jealousy, obsessions and compulsions, paranoia and phobias.

Gary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and works in a way that tries to match methods to the person’s needs. Typical session work includes talking through recent events, identifying patterns that maintain distress, and practising small, manageable changes between meetings.

Over eight years he has helped people pick apart problems linked to work and career, parenting pressures, intimacy-related difficulties and addiction-related behaviours. He aims to make sessions practical and focused on improving daily functioning, rather than on lengthy theory.

People are encouraged to bring the issues that matter most to them, such as managing anxiety, coping with loss, or changing problematic behaviours. Gary helps plan next steps and reviews progress in plain language, keeping sessions straightforward and goal-orientated.

Therapeutic approaches and practical online sessions

Gary uses evidence-based techniques that focus on present concerns and practical change. One approach emphasises identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and practising new ways of responding; this can help with anxiety, low mood and compulsive patterns. Another approach concentrates on behavioural strategies and small, gradual steps to change patterns such as avoidance, sleep disruption or addictive behaviour.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss different methods with the client, consider their goals and preferences, and agree on a plan to try for a number of sessions. The process is collaborative and adjusts as progress is reviewed.

Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and daily life, and they can reduce travel time and time away from other commitments. Different remote formats may suit different practical needs, for example a shorter audio check-in can work when bandwidth is limited or a video session may suit those who prefer face-to-face conversation.

Topics Gary lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Compassion fatigue
• Hoarding
• Jealousy
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Paranoia
• Phobias

Questions about Gary

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He helps people manage stress and anxiety using practical approaches to reduce symptoms and improve daily coping.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a conversational, practical style that focuses on current problems and manageable changes.

How much experience does he have?

He has eight years of professional client-based experience.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I access sessions from outside the UK?

He does not take clients outside the United Kingdom; sessions are for people located in the United Kingdom.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

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