- Person centred approach
- Evidence based techniques
- Teen and young adult focus
About Gayle
Gayle Shingler is a counsellor registered with NCPS in the United Kingdom and has three years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, motivation and confidence issues. Gayle has experience supporting teenagers and young adults and has worked with people affected by domestic abuse.
Gayle uses a person-centred approach as her foundation. This means she prioritises the person’s perspective and works at their pace. She also draws on other evidence-based therapeutic techniques when they might help with a particular problem.
Sessions focus on clear, practical steps alongside talking through feelings. Gayle helps people name what they are facing, look at patterns that keep problems going, and try different ways of coping. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at making small changes that fit everyday life.
She has worked with a broad range of concerns including relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, addiction and mood conditions such as bipolar. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family difficulties, caregiver stress, and the aftermath of separation or domestic violence.
People considering sessions are encouraged to think about what matters most to them and what they hope to change. Gayle supports the planning of next steps and practical coping tools, helping people take manageable actions between sessions.
How therapeutic approaches are used online
Gayle primarily works from a person-centred base, which focuses on what the client brings and follows their lead. This approach helps when people need to make sense of guilt or shame tied to relationships, family or past events because it starts with the client’s own experience.She also combines other evidence-based therapeutic techniques when they fit the issue. For example, practical skills coaching involves learning specific coping strategies for anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding or activity planning. Short, problem-focused work can target behaviours around addiction or motivation by breaking tasks into small, doable steps.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Gayle will talk with the client about goals, try approaches together, and adjust based on what helps. This is a collaborative process aimed at testing what works for the person rather than applying a fixed method.
If you are considering online sessions, check which formats Gayle currently offers before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into daily life because they cut travel time, allow a quicker check-in during a lunch break, or let someone choose quieter surroundings. Confirm the available session formats and then plan sessions to fit around work, family and other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Gayle work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, motivation and confidence issues, and related concerns such as addiction and relationship strain.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
Gayle uses a person-centred approach and draws on evidence-based techniques to help people name and sit with difficult feelings, then try practical ways to respond to them.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom working with a range of issues including domestic abuse and young people.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Gayle is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I see a counsellor if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients, and English is the language used for therapy.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.