- Person-focused care
- Practical strategies
- English and Shona
About Cynthia
Cynthia Gentle is a counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep problems and the emotional impact of life changes. She also helps with grief, depression, trauma, addiction and relationship strains. Cynthia uses a calm, person-focused approach that aims to build understanding and self-worth.
Cynthia works from the idea that cultural identity and a sense of self matter for healing. She pays attention to how early attachments and life experience shape current patterns. Sessions are conversational and practical, with time spent naming difficulties and trying small changes that can make daily life easier.
Her methods draw on evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, alongside attachment-based and client-centred ways of working. That mix lets her help people notice thoughts, try new behaviours and explore emotional patterns without pressure.
Cynthia has five years of experience and holds BACP registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works in the United Kingdom and communicates in English and Shona.
People who choose Cynthia often want help recovering from abusive relationships, coping with perinatal loss, managing long-term mood shifts such as seasonal affective disorder, or addressing issues linked to identity and discrimination. She aims to create space for honest conversation and steady progress.
How Cynthia’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, low mood and patterns that interfere with sleep. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behaviour changes to reduce distress and improve routines like sleep. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cynthia will talk through what feels most useful, try methods in session and adapt them to fit each person’s goals and preferences. The aim is to find practical steps that can be used between meetings. Please confirm the current session options before booking as formats were not specified in the biography. Many people find online work useful because it can fit around family or work, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when life is busy. If you need particular arrangements to make sessions easier, discuss these when you match and schedule so the therapist can suggest a suitable way to meet.Areas of expertise
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Shona
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Cynthia help with?
Cynthia supports people with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties and a range of emotional issues including grief, depression, trauma, addictions and relationship concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and person-centred. She focuses on understanding a person’s background and practical steps to ease daily challenges.
What is her professional background?
She brings five years of clinical experience working with issues such as narcissistic abuse recovery, perinatal mental health and discrimination.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Cynthia is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Shona.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients, so people outside the UK can enquire about working together.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin sessions?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.