Gavin has a broad range of clinical experience and has worked in various contexts including many years teaching young people with special educational needs and emotional/behavioural difficulties. He has extensive experience as a counsellor, clinical hynotherapist and tutor/lecturer, specialising in crisis counselling, suicide prevention, substance misuse, and improving memory and performance. He holds an MSc in Psychology, a Diploma of Higher Education in Counselling and is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the General Teaching Council N.I., is a Graduate Member of The British Psychological Society (BPS) and Senior Registered Member / Advanced Practitioner / Supervisor with the General Hypnotherapy Register.

"As an integrative therapist, I offer a personalized approach that blends various evidence-based, therapeutic modalities to cater to your unique needs. I have extensive experience as a counsellor, clinical hypnotherapist, and tutor/lecturer, specialising in crisis counselling, suicide prevention, substance misuse, and improving memory and performance. Whether you seek clarity, emotional healing, coping strategies or motivational coaching, my approach draws from a range of therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive-Behavioural
Therapy (CBT), Clinical Hypnosis, Coaching and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) to assist your recovery from a range of challenges. Together, we'll navigate the complexities of your emotions, thoughts, and behaviours, creating a confidential, safe, and collaborative space for exploration and change."

Who I work with: individuals, children and young people, adults and older people

How I work: face to face

When I see clients: Thursdays 12-9pm, Fridays 10-5pm and Saturdays 9-2pm

Therapy offered: Integrative Psychotherapy, CBT, Psychodynamic, Solution Focussed, Humanistic Therapy, Mindfulness, NLP, EFT and Time Line Therapy, and Advanced Practitioner Hypnotherapy. Short and long term work

Frequency of sessions: Weekly attendance expected

Specialisms: anger managment, anxiety & depression, autism, ADD / ADHD, addictions, bereavement, bullying, business coaching, cancer, child related issues, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / ME, health related issues, identity issues, infertility, loss, motivation & focus, men's issues, obsessions, panic disorder, pain, phobias, performance & mindset (corporate/professionals), PTSD, pregnancy related issues, redundancy, relationships, self-esteem, self harm, service veterans, smoking cessation, sports psychology, stress, trauma, weight loss, work issues

Free consultation: 20 minutes via zoom or telephone

Fee per 50 minute session: £60

Cancellation fees: cancellations less than 48hrs before appointments charged £20, same day cancellations or no shows charged full session rate

Concessions available: Sliding scale for students

Payments accepted: Bank transfer to be completed 24 hrs before session or block advance payments