- Addiction and recovery
- Relationship clarity
- Self-esteem work
About Garfield
Garfield Collins is a BACP-registered counsellor with eight years of professional experience. He focuses on practical ways to help people who are dealing with addictions, relationship strain, low self-esteem, grief and major life changes. He aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
He starts from the view that each person knows their own story best. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and small, realistic steps a person can try between meetings. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at helping people gain clarity and more control over day-to-day choices.
Garfield brings experience supporting people affected by trauma and abuse, eating and intimacy-related issues, anger and bipolar-related concerns. He also works with body image, attachment and codependency issues, and process addictions such as problematic porn or gambling. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to inform how he plans sessions and interventions.
People can expect a collaborative pace. Garfield listens for what matters most, then suggests practical options to test in life. He encourages honest feedback so the approach can be adjusted as things change.
Sessions are offered in English and are provided from the United Kingdom. Prospective clients are invited to use the site matching process to begin and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Garfield uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide his work. One common method focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns and testing small behavioural changes in everyday life to see what helps. This approach can benefit people dealing with addiction, codependency, or low self-esteem by turning insight into manageable action.Another frequently used method emphasises understanding attachment and relationship dynamics. It helps people notice repeating patterns in close relationships and try different ways of relating that may feel safer or more satisfying.
Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic journey. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which techniques suit a person's goals and preferences, and will adjust plans as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue with therapy while managing other commitments, and can help maintain continuity of care across life changes.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He helps people facing addictions, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, grief, trauma and major life changes. Other areas include eating concerns, anger and issues linked to bipolar.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on strengths and small, testable steps. Sessions aim to bring clarity and workable choices into everyday life.
What background and experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working in the UK with people struggling with addictions, relationships, grief and related concerns.
What professional accreditation does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.