Gareth Young

Gareth Young offers calm and practical support for people dealing with eating and food-related worries alongside anxiety, low self-esteem, stress and questions about identity. He provides a straightforward space to talk, where clients can bring what feels hard to mention. Gareth aims to make the first step easier and meets people with encouragement and acceptance.

He works in a flexible, person-led way and adapts sessions to each individual's needs. Gareth uses ideas from client-centred work to listen closely and prioritise what matters most to the person. He also draws on motivational interviewing to help people clarify what changes they want and feel ready to try.

His practice includes support for those exploring sexuality and gender, and for people coping with grief, relationship strain, workplace stress and transitions. Gareth pays attention to body image, eating and self-harm concerns when they come up, and he helps people untangle painful memories or experiences of abuse and domestic violence.

Gareth has three years of professional experience and holds NCPS, which is shown as NCPS on his profile. He works according to UK therapy guidelines and law. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients from outside the UK.

The approach in sessions is collaborative and straightforward. Gareth helps clients set small, realistic goals, try new ways of coping and notice what changes help. He keeps language plain and offers a steady, non-judgemental presence through the process.

How Gareth's approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to you, helping you feel heard and understood. It suits issues like low self-esteem, anxiety and identity questions where being seen and accepted is important. Motivational Interviewing helps people weigh options and build motivation for change by exploring ambivalence and setting small, realistic steps; it is useful for changing habits or working on body image and eating-related goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Gareth will work with each person to match the methods to their goals and preferences, checking in as progress unfolds and adjusting the work if needed. The aim is to find what feels workable rather than impose a single way of doing therapy.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, study or caring responsibilities and can reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and sessions without video when that helps someone focus. Discuss practical needs and preferred routines when you arrange the first appointment so sessions fit into everyday life.