Lewis Gains

Lewis Gains is a counsellor and a BACP member who welcomes people looking for a place to talk. He creates a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can bring problems from the past or difficulties happening now. Conversations are paced around the individual and aim to help people move towards clearer goals.

He uses an integrative way of working that adapts to each person rather than applying a single method. Sessions focus on talking things through as two adults in the room and choosing tools that fit the issue being discussed. This flexible stance lets him respond to concerns about stress, anxiety, anger and low mood.

Lewis also supports people coping with grief, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, career decisions, self-esteem issues and wider life changes. He pays attention to cultural background and multicultural concerns when those matters shape what someone brings into therapy. The goal is to make therapy relevant to each person’s life and context.

With four years' experience, he draws on client-centred work to keep the conversation focused on the person's experience. Psychodynamic ideas are used to look at patterns that might repeat over time. Together these approaches aim to help people understand what they are feeling and try new ways of handling difficult situations.

To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. Sessions operate on a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary by location and the therapist's schedule.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the person is feeling. It helps when someone needs a space to talk and feel heard, and it suits issues like anxiety, depression and life stressors.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns in a person's thoughts and relationships. It can help people who keep repeating the same difficulties or want to understand how past experiences affect present reactions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with the person and adapt the way they work together. Decisions about pace, focus and techniques are made jointly as therapy progresses.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact session formats before booking. Many people find online work easier to fit around daily life, for example by removing travel time or making it simpler to schedule a short check-in during a break. Online work can also help when someone prefers not to be on camera or needs a quieter setting with less bandwidth. Registered or accredited professionals commonly use online sessions to keep therapy accessible and to match work to a person's routine.