Gavin Armstrong

Gavin Armstrong is a counsellor who uses a blend of practical talking therapy approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety and low mood. He supports those dealing with grief, relationship strains, self‑esteem worries and concerns linked to addiction. He also works with clients facing LGBT-related issues and life changes that feel overwhelming. Gavin adapts conversations to each person's situation. He listens with respect and sensitivity before suggesting ways forward. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings, and on building small habits that ease day-to-day pressure. With four years of professional experience, Gavin draws on several approaches to suit different problems. He may use elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people commit to values-led action, or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns. Client‑centred ideas shape how he builds a trusting, collaborative relationship. People come to Gavin for a range of concerns including trauma and abuse, parenting and fatherhood issues, blended family challenges, and body image or caregiving stress. He also supports those coping with serious illness, HIV/AIDS, or complex co-morbidity, working at a pace that feels manageable. Gavin asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions. He aims to tailor plans so they match everyday life and practical constraints. If you are ready to start, he encourages taking the next step and booking through the Start Therapy button.

How Gavin’s approaches translate to online work

Gavin uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as part of his practice. ACT focuses on clarifying what matters to someone and taking small, committed steps towards those values, which can help with anxiety, stress and motivation. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, useful for low mood and anxiety.

He also draws on client‑centred ideas, which means conversations are shaped around the person's pace and priorities. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will explore goals and preferences and agree a plan together rather than imposing a single method.

If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make some practical exercises and homework simpler to share and review between appointments. Registered or accredited professionals can help tailor session frequency and style to match everyday life and goals.