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- Person Centred approach
- Trauma aware
- Works with grief
About Gerard
Gerard Quinn is a counsellor who helps people who feel anxious, low, overwhelmed or alone. He works with stress, grief, depression, trauma, addiction and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. Gerard also supports people facing career strain, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem struggles and life changes.
Gerard uses a Person Centred approach. That means sessions focus on the person and their experience. He listens carefully and aims to help people feel heard and valued. Practical skills and modest coaching are offered when they fit the person's goals.
He trained and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, referred to as BACP. Gerard has four years of experience working with a wide range of issues and backgrounds. He draws on that experience to offer straightforward, human-centred support rather than technical jargon.
Gerard pays attention to how past losses, attachment patterns and trauma can shape daily life. He also works with concerns such as ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, chronic illness and caregiver stress. People who identify as LGBT are explicitly listed among the areas he supports.
Sessions are intended to help people notice what matters to them, build small changes and gain skills for coping. Gerard describes his work as guided by hope and realism, and aims to help clients move toward more authentic, steady living.
Gerard uses a Person Centred approach. That means sessions focus on the person and their experience. He listens carefully and aims to help people feel heard and valued. Practical skills and modest coaching are offered when they fit the person's goals.
He trained and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, referred to as BACP. Gerard has four years of experience working with a wide range of issues and backgrounds. He draws on that experience to offer straightforward, human-centred support rather than technical jargon.
Gerard pays attention to how past losses, attachment patterns and trauma can shape daily life. He also works with concerns such as ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, chronic illness and caregiver stress. People who identify as LGBT are explicitly listed among the areas he supports.
Sessions are intended to help people notice what matters to them, build small changes and gain skills for coping. Gerard describes his work as guided by hope and realism, and aims to help clients move toward more authentic, steady living.
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How Person Centred work translates to online counselling
Client Centred or Person Centred Therapy emphasises being listened to and understood. The counsellor provides a warm, non-judgemental presence and follows the person's lead. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns by creating space to talk about what matters most.Sessions also focus on practical coping and life changes where helpful. That can mean developing small skills for sleep, managing anger, or handling everyday stressors. These practical aims sit alongside the core Person Centred emphasis on acceptance and empathy.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Gerard will work with each person to decide what feels most useful, adjusting the balance between listening, practical coaching and goal-focused work according to the client's needs and preferences.
The biography does not list which online formats are used, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday and offer more flexible scheduling for people in different locations. Many people find it a helpful way to maintain continuity of care while juggling everyday demands.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered Therapy
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
Which difficulties does Gerard commonly support?
Gerard works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions and relationship or intimacy-related concerns.
What is Gerard's therapeutic style?
He practises Person Centred Therapy, focusing on listening, empathy and helping people feel recognised. Sessions aim to be collaborative and person-led.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Gerard has four years of experience working with a broad range of concerns and life situations.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, known as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Gerard accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are costs structured?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Gerard?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.