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Brett Garcia

Brett Garcia, BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 20+ years of experience

Experienced counsellor offering depth and practical support

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  • Trauma informed
  • Neurodiversity affirming
  • International clients

About Brett

Brett Garcia is a counsellor with two decades of experience who combines depth work with practical support. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Brett creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about stress, relationships, identity and midlife changes.

Brett uses a collaborative style that helps people notice patterns in their feelings and behaviour. He balances understanding early life experiences with addressing present-day difficulties. Conversations are grounded and aimed at making daily life more manageable.

His background includes senior clinical leadership roles in the UK National Health Service, and he has worked across social care, education, health and private practice. That experience informs an approach that is practical and aware of workplace pressures and complex systems.

Brett works in an inclusive, trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming way. He supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strains, addiction concerns, ADHD and autism-related challenges. He also helps with career stress, compassion fatigue and coping with life transitions.

Outside of clinical work he has contributed to research, training and charity governance, and he mentors people starting businesses. He works with international clients and conducts all sessions in English. To begin, clients use the site process to match and book a time with him.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and early bonds. It helps people understand how those patterns shape trust, closeness and conflict in adult life, which can be useful when navigating midlife relationship shifts.

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s own experience at the centre of the work. The therapist listens with curiosity and offers responses that help people clarify values, goals and next steps when life feels uncertain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brett will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. That process is collaborative, with regular check-ins to see what helps and what needs changing.

For practicalities, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, help fit sessions around work or family commitments, and remove travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed, and for options that don’t require being on camera if that suits someone better.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Brett commonly help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting stress, anger and self-esteem challenges.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

The approach is collaborative and reflective, combining exploration of early experiences with practical work on current problems. Sessions aim to make patterns clearer and everyday life easier to manage.

What experience does he bring to therapy?

He has 20 years of clinical experience and has held senior clinical roles within the UK National Health Service, bringing experience of high-pressure working environments and organisational contexts.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are accepted; the therapist works with people from diverse backgrounds and locations.

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist arrangement, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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