- Client-Centred Therapy
- Hypnotherapy techniques
- Nervous system work
About Dean
Dean Gaylard is a counsellor registered with the NCPS and has seven years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with common young adult concerns such as anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He also supports people facing career stress, relationship strain and issues connected to identity and loneliness.
Dean offers a straightforward, person-focused way of working. Sessions are conversational and paced to suit each person. He draws on client-centred principles to listen carefully and reflect back what matters to the client. This helps people understand where patterns began and what they might do differently.
He also uses hypnotherapy in sessions when appropriate, offering guided imagery and breath work to help with nervous system regulation and anxiety management. These techniques are presented as options to try rather than fixed prescriptions.
Dean has experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns beyond the core areas, including addictions, trauma and grief, ADHD and bipolar-related issues. He additionally addresses caregiver stress, codependency and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
If someone is unsure about starting, Dean encourages a short message to ask practical questions before booking. The initial steps are a brief matching questionnaire and then scheduling the first session through the online process listed on the profile.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Dean uses client-centred work online to keep the focus on the person's experience. That means a lot of listening, reflecting and helping the client clarify what matters most. This approach can help with anxiety, low self-esteem and life transitions by building clearer perspective and practical next steps.He also offers hypnotherapy techniques in sessions, including guided imagery and breath work. These methods are used to support nervous system regulation and to help reduce physical symptoms of anxiety. Clients are shown how the exercises work and can try them within a session to see what feels helpful.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Dean treats it as a cooperative decision and will discuss options based on a person's goals and preferences. He may blend client-centred conversation with practical exercises or hypnotherapy techniques depending on what the client wants to try.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into study or work routines, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help many people sustain regular sessions while juggling early-adult responsibilities.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, among many other concerns listed on his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centred approach that focuses on listening and reflection, and may incorporate hypnotherapy techniques such as guided imagery and breath work.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
He accepts international clients and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model 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.
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