- Client-centred
- Hypnotherapy tools
- Practical coping skills
About Dean
Dean Gaylard is a counsellor who offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low self-esteem or depression. He aims to make sessions feel safe and straightforward so clients can begin to talk about what matters to them. Dean works to help people recognise their own strengths and to build small, useful changes into daily life.
He uses a sensitive, compassionate style that draws on Client-Centred Therapy and hypnotherapy. Sessions often involve guided imagery, breath work and simple meditative practices when these suit the person. The focus is on helping clients learn ways to regulate stress and to feel more steady day to day.
Dean has seven years of professional experience and holds NCPS as a credential. He has supported people with stress, anxiety, mood difficulties, coping with life changes and issues around self-worth. He also works with concerns such as addiction, trauma and grief, and helps with relationship and intimacy-related worries.
Practical support is a key part of his approach. Dean offers direct suggestions, reflective listening and gentle exercises you can try between sessions. He encourages people to lead the pace and to bring their own goals to therapy so work stays relevant and realistic.
Sessions are offered in English and he is based in the United Kingdom. If you want to test whether his approach fits, he welcomes questions before you book and supports a paced, collaborative start to therapy.
How these approaches translate to online support
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist gives focused attention, reflects your concerns and helps you find your own direction. This approach is often used for issues like low self-esteem, anxiety and coping with life changes.Hypnotherapy involves guided imagery and relaxed attention to help access thoughts and feelings differently. It can be used alongside talking therapy to support change in habits, stress responses and emotional regulation.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what feels right and adjust techniques to fit your needs and goals. This is a collaborative process where you and the counsellor choose pacing and exercises together.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy useful because it can fit into a busy day, avoid travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits the schedule. Others prefer longer sessions for deeper work. Talk with the counsellor about what will work practically for you and how to build therapy into your routine.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues can I bring to sessions?
Dean works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. He also helps with grief, trauma, addiction, relationship and intimacy-related issues and career or life-change worries.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is sensitive and person-focused, using listening, reflection and practical exercises. He may suggest guided imagery, breath work or meditative practices when helpful.
What is his professional background?
He has seven years of professional experience and draws on experience in hypnotherapy and related practices alongside counselling work.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as his credential.
Can I have sessions in another language or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats does he offer?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know what is available.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.