Gary Main

Gary Main is a counsellor with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and more than 25 years working in therapeutic roles. He has worked across charities and spent 14 years in NHS services. He aims to create a warm, friendly and compassionate space where people can talk about what matters to them.

He commonly helps with depression, anxiety and bereavement. He also supports people dealing with relationship breakdown, identity strain, low self-worth and addiction. Isolation and loneliness are listed among his areas of focus, alongside stress and life transitions.

Gary describes a conscientious approach to therapy. He listens without judgement and helps people to find a clearer way through difficult feelings and situations. Sessions are aimed at practical understanding and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

His work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to match different needs. He uses these approaches to help people notice their values, strengthen emotional connection with themselves and others, and build useful coping strategies.

People looking to begin can expect a straightforward introductory process and a collaborative working style. Gary says he looks forward to working alongside people as they find their own path through grief, change and stress.

How his approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small actions that match those values. It is useful when stress, anxiety or life changes make it hard to move forward.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and building a trusting, non-judgemental relationship. This approach supports people who need a steady, empathic space to talk through grief, low self-worth or relationship issues.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and work with strong emotions in order to reduce distress and improve emotional connection. It can be helpful for panic, social anxiety and difficulties around closeness or communication.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences and suggest which methods might fit best. Together they adjust the work as needs change rather than sticking to a rigid plan.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins or to join from a quieter place when that helps concentration. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered.