Tracey Gardener , BACP

Tracey Gardener is a counsellor who uses attachment ideas and trauma-aware ways of working to help people understand patterns that keep causing pain. She draws on 12 years of practical experience to support those facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem. Tracey aims to create a calm, down-to-earth space where people can speak openly and go at a pace that feels manageable.

She adapts her approach to the person in front of her, combining methods that suit each situation rather than following a single script. Many clients come with problems rooted in early life experience, and Tracey works to identify those patterns and the ways they affect current relationships. That work often helps people notice old coping strategies and try new ways of relating.

Sessions commonly focus on everyday struggles such as parenting strain, family problems, anger and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, eating and food-related issues, addiction, and the emotional fallout of separation and divorce. Practical strategies may be used alongside reflective conversation to make change feel achievable.

Tracey holds a BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling and has a Foundation Degree in Counselling. She has a Diploma in Mindful Mental Health and ongoing professional development in areas such as attachment theory, mindfulness and creative approaches.

Therapy is offered in English from the United Kingdom, and Tracey uses a mix of video, phone, live chat and text messaging for sessions. Starting is straightforward: complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that suits you.

How attachment and CBT translate to online therapy

Tracey often draws on attachment-based work to help people notice how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach looks at how people connect and what gets in the way of feeling safe with others, and it can be useful for relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns and attachment issues.

She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT to offer clear, practical ways to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood, anger and coping strategies by teaching small, achievable steps and ways to test new behaviours.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Tracey will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Plans are reviewed as therapy continues so the approach can be adjusted if something isn’t helpful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into a busy life. Video calls let people use visual cues, phone sessions can be lower bandwidth, and chat or messaging can work for short check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep appointments, try different formats and maintain continuity of care.