Gary Mewes , BACP

Gary Mewes is a UK-based therapist with seven years of clinical experience supporting adults and couples through stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, and depression. He works with people facing a wide range of related challenges, including abandonment and attachment difficulties, avoidant personality patterns, caregiver stress, commitment and communication problems, control issues, separation and divorce, feelings of emptiness, family and fatherhood concerns, guilt and shame, infidelity, and isolation or loneliness.

Gary holds BACP accreditation, which refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the United Kingdom. He combines client-centered principles with practical cognitive behavioral techniques and relationship-focused methods such as the Gottman Method and Imago Relationship Therapy to tailor support to each person or couple.

In sessions Gary emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be explored and understood. He collaborates with clients to set realistic goals, develop coping strategies, and build skills for healthier relationships and everyday wellbeing. Gary is accepting new clients and offers steady guidance as people take steps toward greater satisfaction and balance in their lives.

Relationship-Focused Methods and Online Therapy Options

Gary integrates client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and the client’s own strengths to help people explore their feelings and goals. This approach is useful for those seeking a supportive space to process emotions and build self-understanding.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and develop alternative thinking and coping strategies. CBT can be effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and managing addictive behaviors.

For couples, Gary draws on relationship-focused models such as the Gottman Method, which addresses communication, conflict patterns, and emotional connection to help partners rebuild trust and improve day-to-day interactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Gary works collaboratively with each person or couple to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He and other licensed professionals can adjust strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility, allowing clients to meet by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow therapy to fit into busy routines, while still providing consistent access to a trained therapist.