Psychotherapy That Actually Works
Professional, compassionate psychotherapy in Swindon. I'm Gary Smith — combining Solution Focused Therapy, NLP, and CBT-informed approaches to help you understand your mind, change unhelpful patterns, and build a calmer, more positive future. Fully registered. 5.0★ rated. Free initial consultation.
Call Gary: 07359 071210A Safe Space to Understand & Change
Psychotherapy — sometimes called psychotherapeutic counselling — is a professional talking therapy that provides a safe, confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and behaviours. Unlike purely supportive listening, it is a transformative process: we identify patterns, understand how your mind works, and actively build new, healthier ways of thinking and being.
Whether you're navigating a difficult period, seeking clarity, or ready to change long-standing patterns — psychotherapy offers the tools and perspective to move forward. Positive shifts are often felt within just a few sessions. Your first consultation is completely free, with no obligation.
Three Powerful Methods — Tailored to You
I don't rely on just one method. I combine the most effective approaches to create a plan tailored to you — your goals, your pace, your life.
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Forward-focused, goal-oriented, and respectful of your strengths. Instead of dwelling on problems, we identify what does work and build from there. Efficient, empowering, and remarkably effective.
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Understanding how your mind creates experience — the patterns it repeats, and how to rewrite them at a deep level. NLP creates lasting change faster than many traditional approaches.
CBT-Informed Psychotherapy
Identifying the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. We spot unhelpful thinking patterns, challenge them, and replace them with balanced, realistic perspectives that naturally improve how you feel.
We Explore
What's happening, how it feels, what you want different
We Understand
Where patterns come from, how they're maintained
We Build
New ways of thinking, responding, seeing yourself
We Practise
Reinforcing change until it's your new normal
You Thrive
Equipped with tools to keep growing independently
Issues I Work With
People come to psychotherapy for many reasons — from specific challenges to a general sense that life could feel better. I provide a safe space for all of these.
Gary Smith — Registered, Experienced, Trusted
Gary is a fully registered psychotherapist, clinical hypnotherapist, and Senior Clinical Supervisor with over a decade of experience. He is also a Senior Lecturer with Inspiraology Hypnotherapy Training, teaching the next generation of therapists. His approach is warm, practical, and grounded in evidence — combining the best of Solution Focused Therapy, NLP, and CBT-informed methods. Gary is DBS enhanced checked, fully insured, and bound by strict professional codes of ethics.
Real Change, Real People
"I'd had counselling before but never really got anywhere. Gary's approach is different — practical, forward-looking, and it actually worked. After 8 sessions I felt like a different person. My anxiety is manageable and I finally feel in control of my life again."
"After my marriage ended I was completely lost. Gary helped me find my way back to myself — not just surviving, but thriving. He combines real warmth with genuine expertise. I can't recommend him highly enough."
"I was sceptical about therapy but a friend recommended Gary. Six sessions later I've dealt with grief I'd been carrying for years. I sleep better, I'm more present with my kids, and I finally feel like me again. Worth every penny."
Serving Swindon, Cirencester & Beyond
In-person at the Swindon clinic (SN25 4YE — free parking, ground-floor accessible), or online from the comfort of your home — anywhere in the UK. Easily reached from Cirencester via the A419.
Psychotherapy FAQs
Depth and focus. Counselling often centres on emotional support and processing what's happening now. Psychotherapy goes deeper — exploring patterns, origins, and how your mind functions — to create fundamental, lasting change. Hypnotherapy works at the subconscious level for rapid pattern rewriting. I am all three — bringing compassionate support, transformative tools, and deep change together in one integrated approach.
Each excels at different things. SFBT builds momentum and direction. NLP rewires deep subconscious patterns quickly. CBT identifies and corrects unhelpful thoughts. Together they create a complete system: clarity + rapid change + lasting results. Why choose one when you can have the best of all — tailored to your specific needs?
Most clients see meaningful improvement in 8–12 sessions. Some goals shift faster; others take longer. We review progress at every visit — you decide when you're ready. There is never pressure to continue. Sessions are weekly, typically 50–60 minutes.
No — you can refer yourself directly. You are welcome to keep your GP informed, and I can work alongside medical care if you wish. But you don't need permission to seek support — you can book independently right now. Clinic in North Swindon SN25 or online UK-wide.
Yes — fully accredited, registered, and regulated. Gary Smith holds AHD (Advanced Hypnotherapy Diploma Level 5), D.Hyp, HPD (NCH) Level 4, DSFH, DCH-Sup (Supervision Diploma). Registered with MNCH, AfSFH, and CNHC. DBS enhanced checked, fully insured, and bound by strict professional ethical codes. Also Senior Lecturer with Inspiraology Hypnotherapy Training.
Yes — and they work beautifully. Online psychotherapy is just as effective as in-person. Many find being in their own comfortable space actually helps them open up more. Available across Swindon, Cirencester, Wiltshire, and throughout the UK. All you need is a quiet room and a good internet connection.
That is the most common starting point — and it's completely okay. You don't need a clear diagnosis or list of problems to deserve support. Part of our work together is understanding what's happening and naming it — gently, at your pace. Many people feel relief simply from being truly heard without fear of criticism.
The initial consultation is free. Single sessions are £75 (50–60 minutes). Block booking discounts available. Concessionary rate £65/session for military & veterans, blue light/emergency services, teachers, and under-16s. Clinic at 36 Northbourne Road, Swindon SN25 4YE — free on-site parking, ground-floor accessible, 15–20 mins from Cirencester via the A419. Full fees here →
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Your first consultation is completely free — let's talk about what you're going through and how we can move forward together. No pressure, no obligation.
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