Garfield Collins

Garfield Collins is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has eight years of experience helping people who are struggling with addictions, relationships, low self-esteem and grief. He approaches sessions with respect for each person’s story and strengths. Garfield aims to support people taking the first steps towards change.

He focuses on practical work that helps with life changes and the problems those changes can bring. He listens for patterns linked to attachment, codependency and control issues. He also addresses concerns such as body image, eating-related struggles, and process or substance addictions.

Garfield encourages people to notice small shifts that build into larger change. Sessions tend to include talking through current problems, identifying coping strategies, and trying out different ways to manage urges and difficult feelings. This plain, steady approach aims to make tasks feel manageable rather than overwhelming.

He has worked with people facing trauma, anger, intimacy concerns, bipolar mood issues and seasonal affective disorder. He also offers support around isolation and loneliness, helping people reconnect with their needs and choices. His multicultural focus means he pays attention to how cultural background affects relationships and self-view.

People who choose Garfield usually want practical support and a collaborative relationship. He invites clients to see themselves as agents of change while providing guidance and encouragement along the way.

How evidence-based techniques can work online

Garfield uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common method helps people spot unhelpful patterns in thoughts and behaviours and then test small changes to reduce distress and manage urges. This suits issues like anxiety, compulsions and low self-esteem.

Another approach focuses on attachment and relationship patterns, helping people understand how early relationships shape current expectations and interactions. This work can be useful for intimacy concerns, codependency and rebuilding trust in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will help clients figure out which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences rather than applying a single model from the start. Together they review progress and adjust the plan as needed.

If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the session formats offered before booking as the biography does not list formats. Many people find remote work helpful because it can fit around busy schedules, reduce travel time and make it easier to maintain continuity during life changes. Some formats also suit shorter check-ins or those who prefer not to use video. Registered and accredited professionals can adapt techniques so sessions stay practical and focused even when not in the same room.