Gerard Quinn, BACP

Gerard Quinn is a counsellor who helps people who feel anxious, depressed, overwhelmed or disconnected. He supports those coping with stress, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, grief and self‑esteem struggles. Gerard also works with clients around LGBT issues, ADHD and life changes. He is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, listed as BACP.

Gerard aims for a straightforward, listening-led style. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of him. He uses the client-centred approach to make space for feelings and to help clients recognise their own resources. Conversations are paced to the client’s needs and move at a realistic speed.

With four years of practice he has supported people through loss, trauma and long-term stress. He helps clients build practical skills for coping, notice unhelpful patterns, and try new ways of acting. Gerard draws on his own experience of overcoming difficulties to offer steady encouragement.

People can expect a calm, non-judgemental presence and a focus on the person’s priorities. Sessions explore values, boundaries and small, achievable changes. Gerard seeks to help people feel more connected to themselves and more confident in daily life.

If you are unsure whether this approach fits you, he suggests starting with a short assessment and seeing how the first sessions feel. International clients can be accepted, and sessions are conducted in English.

How client-centred work fits with online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the client’s experience at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said and helps the person find their own answers. This approach can help with issues such as anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns by encouraging self-awareness and personal choice.

Gerard works to build a collaborative relationship where goals and methods are chosen together. He will check in about what is working and adjust the way he works to fit the client’s needs and preferences. Finding the right approach is part of the journey and decisions are made together over a few sessions.

The supplied biography does not state which online formats he uses, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, avoid travel, and allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. They also let people work with registered or accredited professionals from different locations, which can broaden choice when seeking help.