- Addictions support
- Relationship help
- Strengths focused
About Garfield
Garfield Collins is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people who are struggling with addictions, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, grief and major life changes. He speaks English and describes clients as the experts in their own stories.
He works in a way that highlights a person's existing strengths. Sessions aim to identify practical steps and build coping skills. Garfield emphasises encouragement and support so people can take the first steps towards change.
Over his career he has supported people dealing with trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, eating concerns and mood difficulties such as bipolar. He also helps with issues around attachment, body image, codependency, control and commitment worries. These areas often link together, and he helps people untangle them one step at a time.
Garfield has experience supporting those affected by process and substance addictions, including gambling, porn and exercise-related problems, and drug and alcohol addiction. He also works with people facing isolation, seasonal affective disorder and multicultural concerns. He aims to create a calm space where practical strategies and honest conversation meet.
To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability. Costs vary with location and the practice uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. If you want to explore changes, he offers a straightforward, encouraging approach to help you move forward.
Approaches that guide online support
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used in counselling include approaches that focus on identifying patterns of thinking and behaviour and those that strengthen practical coping skills. One common method helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try alternative, more balanced ways of thinking to reduce distress and improve decision making. This approach can be useful for anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship stress.Another helpful technique concentrates on building skills and routines that reduce cravings and manage triggers in addictions. It mixes practical strategies with problem-solving so people can handle difficult moments more effectively. This type of work can also support those dealing with process addictions, eating concerns and mood swings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss needs, goals and preferences and then agree on methods that feel most useful. That collaborative process means plans can change as progress is made or new priorities appear.
If you are thinking about online sessions, please confirm the session formats available before booking. Many people find online counselling helpful because it can fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time and make it easier to keep regular appointments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed and simplify access when balancing work or family life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Garfield commonly help with?
He works with people facing addictions, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, grief, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like trauma, eating concerns and anger.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He emphasises a strengths-based, supportive style that helps people identify practical steps and build coping skills while recognising the client as the expert in their own story.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of concerns from addiction to relationship and mood-related issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Are international clients accepted?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.