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Gerry Byrne, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - Anxiety and addictions
See online therapy options- CBT and client centred
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution focused work
About Gerry
Gerry Byrne is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 11 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, eating and self‑esteem issues, and coping with life changes.
Gerry uses a pluralistic, integrative style and works collaboratively with people to find what helps. He encourages clients to take an active role in sessions and to draw on their own strengths while trying different ways of responding to problems.
His work blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client‑centred ideas and other approaches. That means sessions can include looking at unhelpful thoughts and patterns, exploring motivations, and discussing past experiences that shape current difficulties. Gerry adjusts the mix of methods to suit the issue being addressed.
Therapy with him can be short term or longer term depending on the challenge. He aims to set clear, practical steps and to review progress as work continues. Sessions are conversational and focused on actionable changes rather than vague theory.
People who choose Gerry are usually looking for direct support to reduce distress, improve relationships, or manage addictive behaviours. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session options and practical arrangements through the booking pathway.
How Gerry applies practical therapies in remote sessions
Gerry commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client‑centred work in his practice. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours to reduce distress, which can help with anxiety, low mood and addictive patterns. Client‑centred work focuses on listening and reflecting so people can explore their own goals and make decisions that fit their life.He also uses motivational interviewing when the goal is to increase readiness for change. That approach helps people weigh pros and cons and build internal motivation for steps such as reducing substance use or changing eating habits. These methods are explained in plain terms and applied in ways that suit the person’s objectives.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Gerry will discuss options with the client and decide together which methods to try, reviewing progress and adapting the plan as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check‑in appointments, or making it simpler to schedule sessions around work and family commitments.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with most often?
He regularly helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, eating and self‑esteem concerns.
How does Gerry use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test different responses. It is used alongside other approaches to produce practical steps for change.
What is his professional background?
He has 11 years of professional experience working in the UK in counselling and psychotherapy settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.