- Depression and anxiety
- Guilt and shame
- Couples communication
About Gary
Gary Mewes is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has seven years of professional experience. He works with adults and with couples on concerns such as depression, anxiety, addictions and relationship difficulties. He also supports people dealing with intimacy problems, parenthood strains, guilt and shame, and issues that stem from attachment or abandonment.
Gary uses straightforward, talk-based work to help people name what is troubling them. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, clarifying what matters to the person, and trying different ways of responding. He draws on Client-Centred methods and cognitive-behavioural ideas to help with mood, worry and behaviours that feel stuck.
In couple work he uses elements of the Gottman Method and Imago Relationship Therapy to address communication breakdowns, infidelity and commitment worries. That work often includes practical exercises couples can try between sessions to change how they relate day to day.
People bring a mix of practical problems and painful feelings, such as guilt, shame, loneliness or emptiness. Gary pays attention to those feelings and to the real-life situations that keep them going. He also supports fathers and caregivers facing stress around family roles and responsibilities.
He follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) standards. Sessions are conducted in English and take place in the United Kingdom. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange an initial appointment through the service.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Gary often works with Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on what the person brings to the room and on listening without judgement. That approach helps people speak about painful feelings like guilt and shame and make sense of their choices.He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns that keep anxiety, low mood or addictive behaviours going. CBT offers practical steps and short experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Gary treats this as a collaborative process and will discuss which methods fit your needs, goals and preferences. He adjusts the way sessions are run based on what is helpful rather than sticking to one single method.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use remote sessions to keep continuity when life is busy, and Gary will discuss the practical arrangements when you start.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, abandonment, fatherhood issues, guilt and shame, and family problems.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He talks through where those feelings come from and how they affect everyday life. Work blends client-centred listening with practical cognitive-behavioural suggestions to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour.
What is his professional background?
He has seven years of experience and has worked with adults and couples on depression, anxiety, losses, addictions and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can I work with him?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he take clients from other countries?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a series of sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule the first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.