transform your life with Online Psychological Therapy
Dr Kerri Garbutt, Consultant Psychologist - Online Psychological Therapy for Adults | GPS Therapy®
I am a private psychologist, Chartered and HCPC-Registered, with over 20 years’ experience providing psychological assessment and online therapy for adults across the UK. My work supports people facing a wide range of emotional, relational and behavioural difficulties, including trauma, anxiety, shame and long-standing patterns that affect confidence or relationships.
I tailor my therapeutic approach to each person’s needs, drawing on evidence-based models such as Schema Therapy, IFS Therapy (Internal Family Systems) and EMDR Therapy. I’m particularly known for helping people who find it hard to trust others or who have had difficult experiences with previous therapists or authority figures. My aim is to provide a safe, respectful space where you can explore what feels most important, work through challenges, and move towards a more authentic and fulfilling life.
I work in a non-judgemental and inclusive way, welcoming people of all races, cultures, genders, sexualities, life experiences and socioeconomic backgrounds. My practice is grounded in the belief that everyone deserves a safe and supportive space — all are genuinely welcome.
Below you can read more about how I work and the types of therapy I offer, or explore how psychological coaching or supervision might support your next steps.
Online Therapy and Psychological Assessment
As a private psychologist, I provide a limited number of psychological assessments to help clarify underlying patterns, identify specific diagnoses where appropriate, and guide effective therapy for adults across the UK.
My approach to therapy is integrative and evidence-based, drawing on a variety of methods to find what works best for each individual. Some clients prefer a particular model, while others value a more flexible style that adapts to their needs.
I offer a range of online therapies across the UK, including Schema Therapy, IFS Therapy (Internal Family Systems), Somatic IFS, EMDR Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). This breadth of expertise helps clients process trauma, manage emotions, break unhelpful patterns and build healthier, more fulfilling lives.
When choosing a therapist, it’s important to find someone who feels right for you. The therapeutic relationship often matters as much as the techniques themselves — and it’s always okay to change therapists if the fit doesn’t feel right.
Below are some of the difficulties I commonly work with.
Issues I Work With in ONLINE Therapy
I work online with adults across the UK on a wide range of emotional, relational and behavioural difficulties. Below are some of the themes people most often bring to therapy.
Trauma and PTSD
Past experiences can leave deep emotional scars. Therapy offers a safe way to process what has happened and rebuild a sense of safety and control.
- Childhood trauma, abuse or neglect
- Adult trauma (assaults, accidents, abuse)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
- Dissociation, detachment or emotional numbness
Childhood Adversity and Early Experiences
Our early environment shapes how we see ourselves and relate to others. Psychological therapy can help you understand how these patterns still influence your life today.
- Critical, neglectful or inconsistent parenting
- Family conflict, separation or instability
- Feeling unwanted, unsafe or unseen in childhood
- Long-term effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
Anxiety, Stress and Depression
Anxiety and low mood can affect every area of life. Together we can explore underlying causes and develop practical ways to manage symptoms and restore balance.
- Generalised anxiety, worry or panic
- Work-related stress, burnout or overwhelm
- Low mood and depression
- Imposter syndrome or performance anxiety
Relationships and Attachment Patterns
Relationships shape who we are. Therapy can help you recognise repeating dynamics, strengthen boundaries and build healthier connections.
- Attachment difficulties and relationship patterns
- Conflict with partners or family members
- Domestic abuse recovery and rebuilding trust
- Supporting someone with unhealthy behaviours
- Recovery from emotionally harmful or narcissistic relationship dynamics
- Working with individuals affected by, or concerned about, narcissistic traits in themselves or others
Self-Esteem, Shame and Identity
How we see ourselves affects how we live. Therapy can help you understand your inner critic, rebuild confidence and reconnect with your authentic self.
- Low self-esteem or self-worth
- Shame, guilt or negative self-image
- Identity confusion or loss of direction
- Personality difficulties or diagnoses
Life Transitions and Change
Major life changes often stir uncertainty, grief or self-doubt. Therapy provides space to reflect, adapt and move forward.
- Relationship break-ups or divorce
- Relocation or adjustment to new roles
- Career change, redundancy or retirement
- Entering new life stages
Bereavement and Complex Grief
Losing someone close can be devastating. Therapy provides compassionate space to process loss and begin to rebuild life after bereavement.
- Grief following the death of a loved one
- Complicated or prolonged grief
- Sudden, traumatic or multiple losses
Emotional Regulation and Coping
Learning to manage emotions differently can reduce distress and improve relationships and daily life.
- Intense or fluctuating emotions
- Anger management and assertiveness
- Self-sabotage or destructive habits
- Addictive or sexual behaviours used to cope
Problematic and Unhelpful Behaviours
Sometimes the hardest step is recognising that our own behaviours may be holding us back or causing distress. Therapy offers a non-judgemental space to understand these patterns and make meaningful change.
- Self-defeating or destructive behaviour
- Anger, aggression or bullying
- Dishonesty, manipulation or control in relationships
- Repeating cycles of abuse or unhealthy dynamics
- Sexual behaviours that feel out of control
Mental Health and Complex Presentations
I work with people who have a mental-health diagnosis, as well as those living with overlapping or long-standing difficulties.
- Personality disorder and complex trauma presentations
- ADHD and attention-related difficulties
- Combined anxiety, trauma and mood issues
- Living well alongside a diagnosis
Specialist Experience
Alongside private practice, my background includes over a decade working in forensic and NHS settings, supporting people with trauma, complex presentations and long-term psychological difficulties. This experience informs a compassionate, evidence-based approach grounded in depth and safety.
I use a range of evidence-based psychological therapies, including Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR, to support people with these challenges. You can read more about these therapeutic approaches in the section below.
To explore therapy options or enquire about availability, please visit the Contact Page or view our FAQ Page.
Therapeutic Approaches
Dr Kerri Garbutt| Chartered Psychologist, HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist
As an integrative therapist, I draw on a wide range of evidence-based and specialist models. This means I tailor therapy to your needs rather than using a “one-size-fits-all” approach.
My core approaches — and the ones I most often integrate — are Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). These therapies are powerful because they are relational, trauma-informed, and parts-based.
I also integrate newer developments such as Somatic IFS and Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO). Somatic IFS combines parts work with body-based awareness to help release stress and trauma stored in the body. IFIO is an IFS-informed approach to relational patterns; I use this with individuals to help explore difficulties in close relationships.
Therapeutic models don’t sit in neat boxes, and many overlap. Below are some of the main approaches I draw from.
Relational, Trauma-Informed and Parts-Based Approaches
Exploring how past experiences, relationships, and different ‘parts’ of self shape your life today.
- Schema Therapy – making sense of life patterns and unmet needs
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) – working with different ‘parts’ of the self
- Somatic IFS – integrating parts work with body-based awareness
- Intimacy from the Inside Out (IF-IO) – IFS-informed approach to relational patterns (used with individuals, not couples therapy)
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) – processing traumatic memories
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) – reducing shame and building self-kindness
- Mentalisation-Based Therapy (MBT) – improving understanding of self and others
- Interpersonal and Relational Therapy – exploring unconscious patterns in relationships
- Psychodrama – experiential methods to explore roles and dynamics
- Rewind Technique – targeted relief for trauma and phobias
Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (CBT-Based Approaches)
Evidence-based therapies that focus on changing unhelpful thought patterns, behaviours, and coping strategies.
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) – skills for managing emotions and relationships
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – values-based living and psychological flexibility
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP)
- Behaviour Modification
- Mindfulness-based strategies – present-moment awareness to reduce reactivity and build steadiness
Forensic and Offence-Focused Interventions
Drawing on my forensic background, I also support people who want to understand and change problematic or unhelpful behaviours.
This includes offence-focused and risk-reduction work where appropriate, always within a compassionate, psychologically informed framework.
Online Therapy and Psychological Services — UK-Wide & International
Our administrative base is at North House, 20 Rishworth Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3BY.
All therapy, assessment, supervision and consultation are delivered online, making sessions accessible wherever you are in the UK or overseas.
Working with a private psychologist online offers confidential, specialist psychological support for adults seeking help with trauma, anxiety, relationship difficulties and personal growth.
Sessions are tailored to your individual needs and designed to help you understand yourself more deeply, recover from adversity and build lasting resilience.
To explore therapy options or enquire about availability, please use the contact form below or visit our FAQ page to learn more about how therapy with GPS Therapy™ works.