Gareth Blake, BACP

Gareth Blake is a BACP-registered counsellor, registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, who focuses on emotion-centered and relational work. He specialises in supporting people whose experiences do not fit neat categories - including those affected by trauma, autism, ADHD, and other forms of complexity. Gareth approaches therapy as a human conversation rather than a clinical performance, offering warmth and honesty while attending closely to what a client brings.

His practice places feelings at the centre of the work. Rather than treating emotions as problems to be erased, he treats them as information - signals to be noticed, understood and worked through together. Sessions slow down to pay attention to bodily experience and to the patterns that underlie difficult moments, and interventions are adapted to suit how each person thinks and processes.

Gareth uses an integrative approach that blends emotion-focused methods with cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic and solution-focused techniques. He aims to provide practical tools that can be applied day to day while also honouring emotional experience. Gareth emphasises flexibility in how therapy is delivered and offers appointments by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, tailoring the format and pace to each client.

Emotion-Focused and Integrative Therapy Online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is an approach that helps people tune into and make sense of their emotional experience, especially within relationships. It supports those dealing with grief, attachment concerns, intimacy-related issues and relational patterns by clarifying feelings and guiding new ways of responding.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It offers practical strategies for managing anxiety, stress, low mood and compulsive patterns by teaching concrete skills to break cycles that maintain distress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Gareth works collaboratively with clients to understand their needs, goals and preferences and then adapts methods so the work fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with Gareth is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit sessions around work, family and other commitments. These options provide flexibility for people in different locations or with mobility or scheduling constraints, while allowing registered professionals to offer consistent, ongoing support.