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Gerard Quinn, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Gerard is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Gerard. View 15 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom

Recent reviews

Gerard is the single greatest human and therapist you’ll every come across. So understanding, caring and patience. He definitely knows what he’s talking about. Cannot recommend him enough :-)

Reviewed November 2024

Gerard is very person centred in his approach and not one glove fits all, I am only at the start of my journey with Gerard, and I am looking forward for what’s to come.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Gerard

  • 4 years' experience
  • Male
  • BACP

I am a therapist because I have come to learn that a tremendous amount of people feel alone, left out, unheard, irrelevant, tired, worthless, unconnected, unwelcomed, sad, anxious and fearful. They need someone to listen to them. They need someone to help them see they have value. They need skills to help them change their sadness and fear, to happiness and courage.

I have come to learn that a tremendous amount of people feel alone, left out, unheard, irrelevant, tired, worthless, unconnected, unwelcomed, sad, anxious and fearful. They need someone to listen to them. They need someone to teach them they have value. They need skills to help them change their sadness and fear to happiness and courage.

I realised early on I had a knack for guiding people through darkness. I became a therapist because I am human and have fought my own battles, not always with ease but with hope and determination. It’s kind of like “giving back,” if you will. If I can help one client live with more authenticity and pride, my job is done.

I am a fully qualified Person Centred Counsellor, registered with The British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists and have experience of working with many different people with many different issues.

'Courage isn't just a matter of not being frightened. It's being afraid and doing what you have to do anyway'. The Doctor

Specialties

Stress Anxiety LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Commitment issues Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Traumatic brain injury Visually impaired Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 392855 · Expires October 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Gerard Quinn

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

15 reviews

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Gerard is the single greatest human and therapist you’ll every come across. So understanding, caring and patience. He definitely knows what he’s talking about. Cannot recommend him enough :-)

Reviewed November 2024

Gerard is very person centred in his approach and not one glove fits all, I am only at the start of my journey with Gerard, and I am looking forward for what’s to come.

Reviewed November 2024

Highly recommended, very good listener. Only had a few sessions initially just starting out, but after every session I feel a weight lifted and he is always just a message away. Thanks Gerard

Reviewed July 2024

Wonderful caring Scottish man. Has helped me a lot over the past couple of months and is a great listener.

Reviewed January 2024

Listens and makes me understand what I am going through

Reviewed August 2023

I have never felt so supported and encouraged in my journey to mental wellness.

Reviewed August 2023

Where I was and where I am now.. mentally and emotionally.. it wouldn't be possible without Gerry. Thank you for this beautiful journey.

Reviewed March 2023

Very kind supportive and accommodating! Also makes me laugh and safe to express myself

Reviewed February 2023

Gerard has really helped me to overcome some great hurdles in my life with compassion and understanding. He has helped give me the tools I needed to continue to make progress after our sessions have ended. He has been very flexible with appointments and made everything suit my life.

Reviewed January 2023

I've had weekly sessions with Gerard for the past 6 months and it is genuinely hard for me to put into words the significant positive change that I've experienced in my life throughout this period. He is a great listener and has always made me feel safe in our conversations, knowing that I wasn't being judged in any way for the external and internal conflicts that I've been facing. Together we have talked and dealt with it all in much depth, which has been invaluable in my progress to feeling better, more open, empowered and excited about my life.

Reviewed December 2022

Gerard is great. Having gotten to know him over my first few sessions, I was immediately put at ease with the issues I had. Knowing I had someone to talk too, not only that had the expertise to help but was able to see and understand me. The ability to empathise with me not just sympathise due to similar experiences has been a great help. He's been attentive and caring from the start, willing to go down the directions I wanted to speak about.

Reviewed September 2022

I only had a few sessions with Gerard so far but these have been extremely helpful, and I already feel hopeful and positive about the future and being able to solve my problems. He is warm and a fantastic listener, asks very good questions, and is able to 'connect the dots' between different sessions and issues which is so helpful. We came up with good conclusions/ plans for me each time, and I feel much calmer.

Reviewed August 2022

I've only had a couple of sessions and I was nervous as all hell at first. But he's got such a warm manner striking the perfect balance between professionalism and friendliness that I was at ease within minutes of speaking to him the first time, and he's so supportive it's nice to have someone to talk to who actually listens and can offer insight. Based solely on my impression of him I've recommended this app to a few different people already.

Reviewed June 2022

I started my subscription with BetterHelp in hopes that I can get the help I need to cope with a very difficult time in my life. I initially didn’t have any expectations, only the hope that therapy will allow me to get through stress and anxiety and see though the problems that I was facing. Well, I believe I was really lucky to find Gerry Quinn. He is a wonderful person and he knew exactly how to deal with my situation and offered me the help and support I needed so much. He is a great listener and he offered me the tools to enable me to find some clarity and feel more in control of my life. I am so greatful that I found him and I hope that other people that are going though difficult times will find the help and support they need by reaching out to him. I cannot recommend Gerry enough. Thank you so much again for everything! :)

Reviewed June 2022

I’m our short time I feel seen and heard.

Reviewed June 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Gerard Quinn offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Gerard Quinn works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Gerard Quinn speak?

Gerard Quinn speaks English.

How many years of experience does Gerard Quinn have?

Gerard Quinn has 4 years of experience.

Where is Gerard Quinn licensed to practice?

Gerard Quinn is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Gerard Quinn accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

No, Gerard Quinn does not accept clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Gerard Quinn offer?

Gerard Quinn offers clients Client-Centered Therapy.

How can I communicate with Gerard Quinn?

Gerard Quinn can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Gerard Quinn?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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