- Anxiety and depression
- Guilt and shame
- Imago and client-centred
About Gordon
Gordon Birnie is an NCPS psychosexual and relationship counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of experience. He works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and concerns linked to sexuality and gender identity. He also lists support for guilt and shame among his focus areas.
He uses straightforward, non-judgemental language in sessions. Conversations are practical and focused on what matters now. He listens to how people describe their difficulties and helps them talk through the parts that feel stuck or painful.
Gordon draws on Client-Centred Therapy to keep sessions person-led and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals. He also uses Imago Relationship Therapy when relationship patterns are a central concern. These methods are used to help with communication problems, attachment issues, and intimacy struggles.
Clients who come because of sexual difficulties or questions about kink and alternative sex culture will find experience in those areas. He also works with people concerned about process addictions, sexual dysfunction, and exploring sexual identity within the LGBT context.
Sessions aim to be realistic and down to earth. Practical steps, clearer communication, and small experiments between sessions are common tools. To begin, clients are invited to follow the site booking flow, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial appointment.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on what the client brings to the room. Online sessions using this approach let the counsellor follow the client's concerns and reflect what they say so the person feels heard and clearer about their choices.Imago Relationship Therapy looks at communication patterns between partners and how past attachment experiences shape present interactions. Online use of Imago can support practical communication exercises and structured dialogues that couples or partners can practise between meetings.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable changes and what a client wants to see happen next. Online meetings are often useful for setting clear short-term goals and checking progress in straightforward ways.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences and pick methods that fit. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical features help people keep therapy as part of everyday life without promising a particular format.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, trauma and many sexuality concerns including LGBT and gender identity matters.
How would he approach guilt or shame in sessions?
He listens to how guilt or shame shows up and uses practical conversation and short-term goals to reduce its day-to-day impact.
What is his clinical background and style?
He has three years' professional experience as a psychosexual and relationship counsellor and uses a down-to-earth, non-judgemental style.
What credential and country is he based in?
He is listed as NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.
Does he work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.