Gareth Eglinton-Pacitti

Therapeutic Counselor

“Hello, I’m Gareth, an integrative therapist. I help people improve their emotional well-being, build healthier relationships, and make peace with the past. I specialise in working with LGBTQ+, ADHD and Autism. My compassionate approach creates a safe, relaxed environment for meaningful progress.”

About Me

Hi, I’m Gareth, an Integrative Therapist with a compassionate, affirming approach. I specialise in working with anxiety, shame, ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, LGBTQ+ issues and ethical non monogamy. I offer sessions in Milton Keynes, online or on the phone.

Approach

Therapy is a collaborative journey where my priority is creating a space where you feel truly heard and understood. I believe effective therapy builds from a foundation of trust, empathy, and mutual respect. My approach integrates several humanistic and evidence-based modalities, allowing us to draw upon different techniques that resonate with your specific needs and preferences. I value flexibility and responsiveness in the therapeutic process. Taking the step to seek support can be challenging. I recognise that everyone's story is different, and I'm here to listen without judgement as you navigate your path toward healing and growth.

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Basic Information

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Services

Anxiety – We can explore the origins of your anxiety, understand its function in your life and develop personalised strategies to reduce its impact on your daily experiences. Depression - Let's understand the underlying factors contributing to your low mood whilst collaboratively building pathways toward healing, self-compassion and renewed possibility Trauma – We can process difficult emotions at your pace, develop resilience and gradually work toward a sense of integration and wellbeing. Relationship Challenges – Navigating conflict, communication difficulties, or seeking to understand relationship patterns. Our work together can offer insights and practical approaches to connection. Shame and Internalised Narratives - Shame can be a profound and isolating experience that cuts to the core of our sense of self. Unlike guilt, which focuses on specific actions, shame tells us that we are fundamentally flawed or unworthy. Together, we'll explore the roots of your shame, understanding how it developed and the protective mechanisms you've created. Our work will focus on developing self-compassion, challenging internalised negative beliefs, and gradually creating a more nurturing internal dialogue. We'll work to transform shame from a source of pain into an opportunity for profound self-understanding and healing. Gender, Sexuality, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) – I provide affirming, inclusive support that honours your unique identity and lived experiences. My practice is welcoming to LGBTQ+ individuals, those exploring polyamory, ethical non-monogamy and people in alternative relationship structures.

Services Offered:

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Free Consultation
A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.
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Therapy
Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.
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Supervision
Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Online Counselling
Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.
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Integrative Psychotherapy
An approach that draws on multiple therapeutic models, tailored to the individual, rather than following a single method.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Counselling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Works With:

•Adults
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Chronic Illness
A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.
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LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Shame
A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.
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Autism (ASD)
A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Identity & Self-Image
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
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Gender Identity & Self-Image
A person's internal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth, and the distress or exploration that can accompany this.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Professional Title:

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Therapeutic Counselor
A counselor providing therapeutic support to help clients work through emotional and psychological difficulties.

Qualifications

Postgraduate Diploma

Diploma

Milton Keynes College

Year: 2011

Registrations

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

BACP Accredited

Registration: 79195

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Memberships

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Graduate Member

Membership: 79195

Service Area

Milton Keynes

In-person & Online

Central Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes, England

United Kingdom