Cynthia Gentle, BACP

Cynthia Gentle is a counsellor who helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship pain, grief and jealousy. She also supports clients with depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, and parenting stress. Cynthia works in English and Shona and practises from the United Kingdom.

In sessions she focuses on a person’s sense of self and cultural identity. She pays attention to how early attachments and life events shape current feelings and choices. Conversations aim to build clearer self-understanding and stronger self-worth so people can make changes they want.

Cynthia draws on a mix of practical talking therapies. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and move toward their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to map patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. Attachment-based and client-centred approaches guide the way she listens and responds.

She holds BACP, which indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Cynthia has five years of professional experience working with issues such as narcissistic abuse recovery, perinatal mental health, HIV and discrimination.

Her manner is straightforward and respectful. Sessions work best when people come ready to reflect and try new ways of coping. Prospective clients should check session options and scheduling details before they book.

Approaches that suit online counselling and personal goals

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take steps that match their values. This can be useful for anxiety, low mood and relationship worries. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early bonds and how they shape current connections and trust, which can help with intimacy issues and attachment concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and then works on small experiments to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cynthia will discuss options and make decisions together based on what you want to change, your goals and what feels most helpful. The first few sessions usually involve exploring what matters to you and trying out methods to see what fits.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or letting someone join from a different location. It also gives flexibility around scheduling so therapy can be fitted around work, childcare and other commitments.