Counselling

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Gary is an experienced counsellor who offers a unique and flexible approach to therapy. Blending traditional counselling techniques with the restorative benefits of the outdoors, Gary creates a therapeutic experience that is both grounding and empowering. Whether in his private therapy room, outdoors in nature, or within the comfort of a client’s home, each session is thoughtfully tailored to meet individual needs. Gary also integrates elements of self-defence into his work where appropriate, helping clients build confidence, resilience, and a stronger sense of personal safety—an approach that has proven highly effective.

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Michelle is a compassionate and skilled counsellor who works with both children and adults. She provides sessions from her own dedicated space or can travel to clients’ homes when attending appointments is difficult. Her warm, adaptable approach ensures that each client feels supported in a way that suits their personal circumstances.

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Together, Gary and Michelle offer professional, accessible counselling services, including online sessions for added convenience. Both are fully qualified and registered members of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), ensuring high standards of ethical and professional practice.

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Resilience Coaching – Gary

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I work with men aged 16 and over who are carrying pressure, responsibility, or internal strain and want a more grounded way of getting back in control.

My approach is direct and practical. It combines coaching and counselling skills with real-world methods that actually help you shift how you think and operate. Sessions are not confined to a room — we can talk while walking, work in a structured setting, or use movement and simple self-defence training to release tension, sharpen focus, and reset your head.

The men I work with come from all walks of life — business owners, corporate roles, trades, and military backgrounds — but the common thread is the same: pressure. Too much going on mentally, with no proper outlet to process it.

This is not clinical therapy, and it is not abstract coaching. There’s no overcomplication. It’s about cutting through the noise, helping you think clearly, respond better under pressure, and regain control of how you handle life day to day.

Common areas we work on include stress, burnout, anger, anxiety, overthinking, low confidence, and feeling mentally overloaded or disconnected.

The aim is simple: clearer thinking, stronger control, and a more stable, resilient way of dealing with life and work.

If you want something honest, practical, and built on real experience — this is for you.

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Workshops That Make a Real Difference

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Gary and Michelle deliver powerful, high-impact workshops together or individually — always tailored to the specific needs of each client.

With decades of professional and lived experience, their sessions are direct, engaging, and grounded in reality. They go beyond theory, turning complex topics such as mental health, safeguarding, trauma, and team dynamics into practical, relatable learning that people can immediately apply.

Gary is the creator and lead facilitator of Safeguarding Me, a programme he delivered for nearly a decade to thousands of young people, equipping them to navigate real-world challenges with greater awareness and confidence. This experience now underpins the depth, credibility, and impact of the workshops delivered today.

Together, Gary and Michelle focus on building resilience, managing stress, preventing burnout, and strengthening communication and team culture. Every workshop is interactive, honest, and designed to create lasting change.

They have delivered workshops nationwide across corporate environments, education, construction, emergency services, councils, and community organisations — consistently leaving participants more confident, capable, and better equipped to handle pressure.

 

Why Their Workshops Stand Out

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• Authentic — real experience, real stories, real connection

• Practical — clear tools and strategies that work in the real world

• Engaging — interactive delivery that holds attention and drives results

• Adaptable — suitable for individuals, teams, and organisations

• Impactful — creates genuine, lasting change

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The Outcome
Clearer thinking. Stronger teams. Greater resilience under pressure.

If you want workshops that are honest, practical, and deliver real results — this is it.

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Speaking Engagements

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Gary and Michelle deliver powerful, inspirational talks — together or individually — that connect with audiences on a real, human level and leave a lasting impact.

Their speaking is honest, grounded, and deeply relatable. They don’t speak at people — they engage them. Through real-life experience, practical insight, and natural delivery, they create an environment where people feel comfortable, understood, and open to change.

Their talks translate complex and often difficult topics — mental health, pressure, resilience, trauma, and life challenges — into messages that are clear, relevant, and genuinely meaningful. Whether addressing a boardroom, a construction site, a classroom, or a community group, they adapt seamlessly to ensure every audience connects with the message.

They have delivered talks across corporate organisations, education, construction, emergency services, and community settings — consistently receiving feedback that their sessions are “refreshingly honest”, “eye-opening”, and “life-changing.”

 

Why Organisations Choose Gary & Michelle

• Real — grounded in lived experience, not theory
• Relatable — audiences see themselves in the message
• Engaging — natural, powerful delivery that holds attention
• Versatile — effective across all sectors and audience types
• Impactful — inspires reflection, conversation, and action

From small, intimate sessions to large-scale events, their talks leave people thinking differently, feeling understood, and better equipped to handle life and work.

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The Result
Stronger awareness. Open conversations. Lasting impact.

If you’re looking for speakers who truly connect with people and deliver a message that stays with them — Gary and Michelle deliver.