Dean Gaylard, NCPS

Dean Gaylard offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people feeling overwhelmed by low self-esteem, anxiety, depression or major life changes. He aims to make sessions feel safe and supportive so clients can begin to talk about difficult experiences at their own pace.

He works in a gentle, compassionate way and draws on Client-Centred Therapy and hypnotherapy approaches. Sessions often focus on helping people notice and accept painful feelings, build self-worth, and find practical ways to manage stress and anxiety. Breath work, guided imagery and simple meditative practices may be used when they suit the person.

Dean brings seven years of professional experience and holds NCPS as a listed credential. He has helped people with a wide range of issues including compassion fatigue, addictions, trauma and grief, and concerns around intimacy, parenting and career. He also pays attention to caregiver stress and codependency when these come up.

He describes his style as intuitive and nurturing, and aims to treat each person as the expert on their own life. He may offer reflections and techniques when welcomed, but the client’s preferences guide the work.

Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts clients from outside the UK. Before committing, prospective clients are invited to ask questions and arrange an initial match through the site’s booking flow.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping people feel accepted. Online sessions using this approach involve open conversation, reflective feedback and collaborative goal-setting. It can help with anxiety, low self-esteem, life changes and caregiver stress.

Hypnotherapy uses guided imagery and focused attention to help people access calmer states and explore unhelpful patterns. In an online setting this may involve verbal guided exercises, breath work and imagery to support sleep, stress management, trauma-related symptoms or habit change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what feels helpful and adjust methods to match a person’s needs, goals and comfort. This is a collaborative process and clients are encouraged to give feedback about pace and techniques.

Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work or caring duties, reduce travel time and allow people to meet from where they are. It also makes access simpler for international clients who prefer to continue with the same therapist across time zones.