Gavin Armstrong, BACP
4 years in practice
Gavin Armstrong is a counsellor who draws on existential ideas to help people facing lifes bigger questions.
License and registration
- BACP
- 388783 · expires December 2026
- Years in practice
- 4
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About Gavin
Gavin Armstrong is a counsellor who draws on existential ideas to help people facing lifes bigger questions. He combines a straightforward, person-focused style with practical tools for stress, anxiety and low mood. Gavin uses calm, respectful dialogue to help people feel heard and understood.
He has four years of professional experience working with issues such as grief and loss, addictions, self-esteem and motivation. He also supports people dealing with relationship strain, family problems and parenting stress.
Background and approach
Gavin helps people navigating trauma, anger and major life changes. His approach adapts to each person. He links everyday struggles to larger themes like meaning, choice and values.
At the same time he uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to manage symptoms and unhelpful patterns. Gavin works in English and practises in the United Kingdom. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Sessions are organised through an online subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To get started a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules appointments based on the therapists availability. Gavin aims to make the first sessions clear and practical while listening to what matters most to each person.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Gavin lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- HIV / AIDS
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
Approaches Gavin names
- Existential Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches online that focus on meaning and coping
Gavin often blends Existential Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred work. Existential Therapy looks at questions of meaning, purpose and choice and can help when life changes feel overwhelming. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical skills to accept difficult feelings while taking action that matches your values. Client-Centred Therapy concentrates on listening, empathy and building a trusting relationship so people feel safe to talk.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Gavin works collaboratively to identify which ideas and techniques fit a person's needs and goals. He will discuss options in early sessions and adjust the plan as practical goals and emotional understanding evolve.
Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video lets you keep a face-to-face rhythm, phone calls use less bandwidth, live chat can suit quick check-ins and messaging supports shorter written reflections. These options help people fit therapy around work, care duties and daily life while keeping continuity of support.
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Questions people ask
What issues does Gavin commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and issues around self-esteem. Other areas include addictions, relationship or family concerns, parenting strain, trauma and anger.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Gavin combines an existential perspective with person-centred listening. He also uses ACT, CBT and emotionally-focused techniques when these fit the person's goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and starting steps handled?
Cost varies with location and availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire and book according to availability.
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