Gary Lomax

Over 24 years experience in the Counselling World

As an experienced Counsellor my goal is to support and equip people with the tools required to assist them through these difficult times in their lives. You may be struggling with self belief/esteem, depression, loss of a loved one, in an abusive relationship, dont even want to get out of bed in the morning, being bullied, really the lists of issues life can throw at you are endless.

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garylomax.counselling.online

Phone

07870 792643

Email

garylomax123@yahoo.com

Website

www.acounsellor4you.com

About me and my practice

I'm a fully qualified, Person Centred Counsellor (RMBACP) with over 24 years experience, based in Plymouth, Devon, UK, but due to the wonders of technology can counsel you from anywhere in the world, online.

However, if you do wish for face to face counselling I have a comfortable room ready to welcome you.

The following story is why I decided to become a Counsellor.

Nearly 30 years ago, my wifes father died and she was distraught. Whilst I comforted and helped in any way I could, she felt she needed to speak to someone not immediately involved in her situation. She went to see a Counsellor who helped her to cope and move forward after the death of her father. I was totally fascinated regarding how this unknown person could help my wife and I couldnt.

I wanted to understand more about this, so I booked on an initial understanding Counselling course, and I was totally inspired and for want of a better word hooked. Four years later and lots of hard work, I became a qualified counsellor.

Thankfully, and due to my training i have been able to help and assist many people through varied difficult times in their lives.

Experience

I can help you by discussing your current issues, including Anger Management, Domestic Violence. I am qualified to work with both the victims and the abusers. It is a specialist area in counselling and I have worked with many people including completing Court reports where necessary.

I work a lot with couples as well, assisting them with communication and family issues of all types. I remind them that something as simple as date nights can be an important part of any relationship, they dont have to be expensive meals out perhaps a walk and some chips sat side by side. Discussing how your week has been, and just the being together is so vital.

Maybe you are lacking in confidence, and we can discuss ways to gain this important personality skill back.

Depression, can be so debilitating for people, you just want to shut yourself away sometimes and forget the world outside exists. Together we can help you to overcome these sometimes desperate feelings, and once again enjoy your life.

Qualifications

I am a Registered Member of the BACP, British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy . All BACP members are bound by and adhere to the Ethical Framework for Counselling Professions.

I completed the four year diploma in Counselling.
These qualification are all fully recognised and accepted by the BACP, therefore allowing me to become a Registered member (RMBACP).

I completed two years specialising in Anger Management and Domestic Violence working with perpetrators and victims. Within Ahimsa, the Plymouth Domestic Violence Programme.

OTHER COURSES.

- BACP Private Practice Conference 2021. When words are not enough, using creative approaches to therapy.

- BACP - Understanding Suicide and Self Harm

- Working With Survivors of Sexual Trauma.

- Suicide & Self Harm working safely and ethically with Clients at risk.

- Working with Domestic Abuse.

- Working with Climate Change and its impact on Mental Health.

I continually look at ways to work on my own Personal growth.

Professional Membership

Registered Member MBACP

Professional Register

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Verified by Counsellingo on Monday, 7 April 2025

Initial Consultation

The first session involves an initial discussion to see if you have any queries or concerns.
Then I have some legal admin paperwork that we need to complete e.g. Fire exits etc, plus Privacy Policy, contact details etc, this should take no longer than 5/10 mins.
Then we can start the session in earnest and spend this time talking about and discussing the reason you have attended this session with me today.

Fees

My fees are as follows:
£40 for an hours session.
£50 for an hours couples session.

When I Work

The days and hours I work are as follows:
Monday 8am to 7pm (last session at 7pm)
Tuesday 8am to 4pm (last session at 4pm)
Wednesday 8am to 7pm (last session at 7pm)

Therapeutic Approach

Person Centred

Video Platforms

FaceTime, WhatsApp, Zoom, Skype

Area

Devon