- Person-centred
- Evidence-based help
- Teen and young adult focus
About Gayle
Gayle Shingler is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and the aftereffects of trauma and abuse. She uses a person-centred way of working and adapts conversations to each person’s needs. Gayle has three years of professional experience and supports teenagers and young adults as well as people dealing with domestic abuse.
Her practice focuses on practical, everyday steps rather than jargon. Sessions aim to make difficult problems feel more manageable and to boost confidence and motivation. Gayle listens for what matters to each person and then shapes the work around their goals.
She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside a person-centred stance when this will help. That means the conversation is guided by the client, while Gayle suggests tools and ways of thinking that can reduce distress and improve coping. The emphasis is on simple strategies you can try between sessions.
Gayle also works with issues such as addiction, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges and life changes. Additional areas she has experience with include attachment and foster or adoption concerns, neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome, and managing complex emotional responses like dissociation.
People who choose to work with her can expect respectful, sensitive and compassionate support. The first sessions are used to build understanding and to agree clear, realistic steps that fit each person’s life and priorities.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Gayle combines a person-centred approach with evidence-based therapeutic techniques. A person-centred approach focuses on listening and understanding the client, helping people feel heard and able to set their own goals. It is useful for building trust and working through anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns.She also uses evidence-based techniques that introduce practical tools for managing symptoms. These techniques can include structured ways to reduce anxiety, build motivation and manage difficult emotions after trauma. They aim to give simple actions and coping strategies that people can practise between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gayle will collaborate with each client to agree what methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. That discussion shapes the plan and may change as people progress.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people access a therapist who works in the UK even if they live elsewhere, subject to confirming international arrangements.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Gayle help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, bipolar and ADHD among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Gayle works in a person-centred way and draws on evidence-based techniques when helpful, shaping sessions around what each client finds useful.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional work experience in the UK, supporting teenagers, young adults and people affected by domestic abuse.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
Gayle is listed with the credential NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients, and she conducts work in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with 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 her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.