Profile / United Kingdom
Tracey Gardener, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - Anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment focus
- Mindfulness practice
About Tracey
Tracey Gardener is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with 12 years of experience working with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger and self-esteem. She often helps people who are coping with big life changes and practical struggles that leave them exhausted or unsure what to do next.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and attachment-based ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and repeated patterns. She also uses mindfulness practices and psychodynamic thinking to explore how past experiences shape current reactions. Sessions aim to make the problem clearer and identify small, practical steps to try between meetings.
Tracey explains things in straightforward terms and keeps sessions down-to-earth. She listens for patterns that cause stress and works with clients to test different ways of responding. The focus is on learning useful skills and understanding the roots of difficult feelings.
Her background includes a BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling, an FdA in Counselling, and a Diploma in Mindful Mental Health. Recent continuing professional development covers eating disorders, sex addiction, attachment theory and creative therapy methods. These inform how she plans sessions and suggests resources.
People who contact her can expect practical conversation, skills to manage symptoms, and attention to relationship patterns arising from early life. She encourages gradual change and checks in about what is helpful as work progresses.
How her approaches translate to online work
Tracey commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy during sessions. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes to see what helps. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns influence current reactions and how to try different ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She discusses goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then suggests ways of working that fit the person’s needs. This is a collaborative process and plans are reviewed as things progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy week, make it easier to join from work breaks or quieter rooms, and reduce travel time. They also let people use mindfulness exercises and practical CBT tasks between meetings. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises to suit each person’s situation.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger and self-esteem. Additional focuses include attachment issues, abandonment, body image and substance-related problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is straightforward and down-to-earth. She uses practical techniques alongside exploration of past patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in counselling and related settings.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions are delivered via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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