About Gavin
Gavin Reid helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or big life changes. He supports those facing issues around identity, career pressures, substance use, and feelings of shame or guilt. He works in a straightforward, non-judgemental way so people can talk through what matters to them.
He uses a person-centred approach that keeps the client in charge of the pace and direction of sessions. Mindfulness techniques are included to help people manage tension and stay present when worries feel overwhelming.
How Gavin works
Gavin blends these ways of working to suit each person rather than following a fixed template. Gavin trained to a level that includes a foundation degree in counselling and a diploma in Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity Therapy. He also lists additional qualifications for working with trauma and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
He has four years of experience and has spent time working with LGBTQ+ communities, which informs his awareness of issues like stigma, sexual health, addiction and intimacy concerns. That experience shapes how he listens and asks questions in sessions. Sessions are offered online through video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging.
People who choose to start complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. Fees vary by location and use a cancellable subscription model.
Gavin lists 2 ways of working on the entry:
What Gavin works with
The areas below are the ones Gavin selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- 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
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Person-centred care and mindfulness online
Gavin uses a person-centred approach that focuses on what the client wants to work on. Sessions centre on listening, reflecting and following the client's lead to build understanding and practical next steps. This style suits people who need time to feel heard and to set their own goals.He also brings mindfulness techniques into sessions to help with stress, anxiety and emotional regulation. These are simple practices aimed at noticing thoughts and bodily sensations so they feel less overwhelming during stressful moments.
Finding the right way of working is part of therapy. Gavin will collaborate with each person to decide which approach or combination of approaches fits best. He checks in about goals and adjusts the plan as needs change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits brief check-ins and messaging works well for shorter, ongoing support. These options help fit therapy around work, travel or busy family life.
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