- Years in practice
- 7
- Registration
- NCPS
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Self esteem
- Focus
- Depression
About Dean
Dean Gaylard offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low self-esteem, depression or the strain of parenting. He aims to make sessions feel safe and straightforward so parents and carers can talk about what is troubling them without pressure or expectation. He works in a gentle, empathetic way.
Conversation is central - listening closely to what matters to each person and reflecting that back. Hypnotherapy and meditative practices are used when the client wants them, often alongside guided imagery and breath work to help manage stress and emotions.
Background and approach
Dean draws on experience in complementary approaches such as Reiki and hypnotherapy to support self-acceptance and emotional regulation. He describes his style as compassionate and intuitive, and he encourages practical steps clients can try between sessions to build coping skills and resilience. Dean is registered with NCPS and has seven years of professional experience.
He is based in the United Kingdom and works with a wide range of concerns including parenting stress, anxiety, depression, sleep and relationship difficulties, as listed in his profile. People can contact him to ask questions before beginning. He welcomes straightforward conversations about what someone hopes to change and what a comfortable pace of work would look like.
What Dean works with
Everything Dean lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Dean helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Dean lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Approaches you can use online with Dean
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person in front of the therapist. It aims to create a supportive space where clients can talk through feelings, identify what matters most and choose their next steps. This approach can help with anxiety, low self-worth and life changes.Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to work with thoughts, behaviours and emotional responses. When agreed with the client, it can be used alongside conversation to address sleep, stress, habit change and coping with strong emotions.
Finding the right combination of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try different methods to see what fits. Together they will review progress and adjust the plan so sessions stay relevant to real life needs.
Online therapy gives flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be used for shorter check-ins and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare and day-to-day routines, while allowing registered or accredited professionals to offer continuity of care across distances.
Questions people ask about Dean
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and parenting-related strain, among many other concerns listed in his profile.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His style is compassionate and client-centred, focusing on listening, reflection and practical steps. He may offer guided imagery, breath work and meditative practices when helpful.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has seven years of professional practice and backgrounds that include hypnotherapy and complementary approaches mentioned in his biography.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises from the United Kingdom and is registered with NCPS as stated in his profile.
In which languages can I speak with him?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start if I want to work with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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