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Gaynor Butler, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Gaynor is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Gaynor. View 88 reviews
Great news, Gaynor is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Georgia

Recent reviews

She is just amazing. She listens to me and does a great job helping to guide me to a more positive place. She is a wonderful therapist who listens without judging.

Reviewed November 2024

Gaynor is the therapist I’ve needed all along! She knows just what to say and how to work me through my life.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Gaynor

  • 23 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Hi,

My name is Gaynor Butler I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia with over 20 years of experience working in the Mental Health field. I am originally from the UK and came to work here as a professional therapist in 2003. I have much experience working with a diverse population from all walks of life with a wide range of concerns including trauma, family relationship challenges, children, youth and adults, depression, anxiety, parenting problems, career change, and relationship issues.

I am passionate about providing quality therapeutic services with a strong ethical foundation to create the changes you desire. I am open minded and offer a non-judgmental approach while creating a platform to facilitate solutions. I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Parenting issues Coping with life changes Stress Anxiety LGBT Relationship issues Intimacy-related issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Avoidant personality Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Dissociation Divorce and separation Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Phobias Self-harm Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Gaynor Butler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861032922.

  • LCSW · Georgia · CSW005515 · Expires September 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Gaynor Butler

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

88 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped Recommend Amazing Helpful Wonderful Grateful Listens Anxiety Excellent

She is just amazing. She listens to me and does a great job helping to guide me to a more positive place. She is a wonderful therapist who listens without judging.

Reviewed November 2024

Gaynor is the therapist I’ve needed all along! She knows just what to say and how to work me through my life.

Reviewed November 2024

Every session has been a life changer

Reviewed September 2024

Gaynor Butler is an experienced and intuitive listener who "had my back" all through my therapy sessions.

Reviewed September 2024

Gaynor is a lovely person and a great therapist.

Reviewed September 2024

In my first session, she immediately identified key things to work on, both things I was aware of and things I wasn't, and has been nothing but supportive and compassionate. She's incredibly intuitive, and I always look forward to our sessions. Love her!

Reviewed August 2024

Therapy has been the best solution for what I need to assist navigating through this challenging world. Gaynor always open to hear me and listens to what my concerns are. She always has supportive suggestions to aid in attaining my goals.

Reviewed August 2024

After only a few sessions with Gaynor I feel like this type of therapy will help me out in the long run and I’m looking to continue for as long as I can. So far I have experienced a positive outcome and feel refreshed after each session. Thank you!

Reviewed August 2024

I’ve only had two sessions with Gaynor and feel as if she’s very helpful and understanding.

Reviewed July 2024

She great

Reviewed July 2024

SO kind smart and easy to talk to! Thanks for the excellent work!!

Reviewed June 2024

Gaynor is absolutely wonderful. 10/10, 5 stars, 100%,✓, however you want to rate. Empathetic and compassionate while still able to help me recognize my own issues. Gives real useable tools to navigate daily life. I'm a 50 year old female, mother of a trans teen, severe ADHD, high stress lifestyle, childhood trauma, past addiction issues, dysfunctional extended family, possibly on the autism spectrum.

Reviewed June 2024

Super kind and understanding, I get the sense she actually cares, unlike some other therapists

Reviewed May 2024

She is a very good listener!

Reviewed May 2024

It is wonderful to have a safe space to totally be free to work out life challenges and discuss goals, as things change. It is helpful to have suggested action steps from Gaynor to help push me push through the rough patches.

Reviewed March 2024

Always timely.

Reviewed March 2024

I am truly grateful to have found Gaynor. She has been absolutely wonderful! Her attentive listening and the practical tools she provides have made a significant difference in my journey towards success. I couldn’t be happier with the support and guidance I’ve received. If you’re seeking a therapist who genuinely cares and equips you for success, I highly recommend her. My well-being is in excellent hands!

Reviewed January 2024

I have been through several therapists and Gaynor exceeds any expectation I could hold in retards to a therapist.

Reviewed July 2022

She is amazing and has helped me so much!

Reviewed January 2024

Excellent. One of the best therapists I have had. Gets to the bottom to help you break through your problems 10/10.

Reviewed December 2023

Great therapist very helpful very insightful would definitely recommend!

Reviewed December 2023

I was matched with Ms. Butler initially and I love her as a therapist. She is the first therapist that I have had, so I was really nervous at first. However, she is so sweet and down to earth and not judgemental at all. I immediately felt at ease talking to her about my feelings and situation. I highly recommend her. She is very helpful and I would highly recommend her.

Reviewed November 2023

She is absolutely wonderful! She listens and interacts well. She is personable and understands me! I feel like she genuinely cares! Definitely have recommended her !

Reviewed November 2023

Gaynor is wonderful. She really listens to what I am saying which is why anyone seeks therapy… Someone who will just listen without judgement. Thank you for all you so.

Reviewed November 2023

I appreciate Gaynor’s insight and guidance for a healthy balance and and growth to achieve better mental and ‘emotional well being. I am grateful for her patience and understanding through it all. Hands down I am extremely grateful to have Gaynor as my therapist.

Reviewed November 2023

It is an absolute pleasure to work with Gaynor. I can't speak more highly of her approach. She's personable, warm and really listens and digs into the underlying elements that makes you see things in a new light. I have grown so much since I started working with her. She has helped me gain new perspectives and to see the challenges I was facing for what they really were. I feel like a new person!

Reviewed September 2023

she is great!:)

Reviewed August 2023

Genuinely unrivaled in her approach to therapy, Gaynor has consistently been a steadfast supporter and in some ways a professional confidant for most of the afflictions and conditions I have found myself in. There is no magic antidote to most of life's problems but talking things through with Gaynor and being able to establish truth through all the distractions and chaos has proven to be a close second. Thank you for your service and I am grateful for all the work we have done together!

Reviewed July 2023

Gaynor is phenomenal! Her tact for listening and guiding is impressive. The growth I have observed in myself through my therapy has been an incredible experience.

Reviewed June 2023

My life has been changed in so many ways (for the better) by getting paired up with Gaynor. I really look forward to our sessions every week

Reviewed April 2023

What can I say about Gaynor Butler, amazing. I have never done or went to therapy before, so evidently I was nervous. That first call I was panicking, because that’s what I do. But when she picked and I heard her clear and cheerful voice, I relaxed. It was an amazing experience and opportunity to have worked with Gaynor. I was lucky as she was the first therapist I matched. She has truly helped me understand how I operate, thought me that what I want is okay, and that I shouldn’t have to make myself uncomfortable to suit other people’s need. What I trying to say is that Gaynor Butler has made me lighter in the best way, I have noticed how I have changed from the first session to our last and I am truly grateful. I know that I deserve respect and that I shouldn’t feel bad to demand respect, she taught how to stand up for myself (still working on it), compared to the years of just accepting behaviour. I’m just grateful that what I can say. Thank you soo much Gaynor truly.

Reviewed March 2023

I have a few friends and family member looking for therapy. I point them here every time.

Reviewed February 2023

Gaynor has a very pleasant and calming presence and I enjoy our sessions. She always has insightful feedback and is a great support.

Reviewed March 2023

Exceptional and intuitive therapist. Highly recommend.

Reviewed January 2023

She is very intuitive , listens well, and always curates therapeutic methods based on your needs.

Reviewed January 2023

I find her very helpful

Reviewed January 2023

warm, a great listener, and very genuinely caring! I can go into a session in complete chaos and anxiety, and she magically takes that away!

Reviewed January 2023

I love that Gaynor helps me find practical ways to manage my day-to-day anxiety, so that I can be successful in my daily life.

Reviewed December 2022

Very kind, compassionate and insightful.

Reviewed December 2022

she is great!!

Reviewed December 2022

Gaynor has absolutely changed my life for the better! I knew from day one that I was in good hands. She helped me get through one of the most challenging and difficult times in my life and continued to work with me to address some issues that I had been dealing with for YEARS. She is kind, a wonderful listener, gives amazing insight, and helped me learn things about myself to better deal with things going on in my life. I looked forward to every session and would recommend her to any of my friends or family. Can't say enough good things about her, she's wonderful and I am so thankful to have worked with her.

Reviewed September 2022

Gaynor is so lovely to work with. She is kind, honest and insightful . She is always available when I need her and very accommodating. She knows when I need a push and when to just listen and be supportive. She is great at recognizing where I am at emotionally and meeting me there while at the same time helping me progress in the healing process. Gaynor is down to earth and warm. I am so thankful for all she has done to help me.

Reviewed September 2022

Gaynor is absolutely amazing, I look forward to our sessions every week and always leave better than when I arrived.

Reviewed August 2022

Gaynor is a very patient listener and asks insightful questions that really allow you to put things in perspective. She offered me some really good advice that I will remember for years to come. All in all, she is an excellent therapist!

Reviewed August 2022

She’s great at listening & giving advice.

Reviewed August 2022

I think that she is a great therapist - very soft spoken and listens.

Reviewed August 2022

Gaynor has honestly been so helpful! She’s amazing. She has been my first therapist and I feel she really understands me and sets relevant challenges and worksheets to get through, that ultimately helped me get through many of my reoccurring problems which I can now face head on knowing what to do. I can’t recommend her enough and wouldn’t hesitate to request her again if I come back to therapy in the future.

Reviewed July 2022

Gaynor is an exceptional therapist and I really feel heard when I speak with her. I’m very happy that I got matched with her!

Reviewed July 2022

Gaynor has been amazing! I don't know that I would have been able to get over my relationship loss as well without her support. She's very supportive and caring. To know that I can message her whenever I need to has made me feel much less lonely. She's also helped me reflect on things I wouldn't have considered but that will likely help me in the future. I have really enjoyed working with her!

Reviewed July 2022

Gaynor is smart, empathetic and experienced.

Reviewed July 2022

Working with Gaynor was absolutely fantastic! She always had a calm and peaceful presence that really helped to calm me and allow me to open up to her. She helped me to work through a variety of issues and helped me come up with different plans if the original wasn't working. I can't thank her enough for all of her help! She is fantastic and I highly recommend!

Reviewed June 2022

She was great. Always addressed my needs.

Reviewed June 2022

Gaynor has been my therapist for around 9 months and our weekly sessions have helped me become so much more confident in everyday life. Gaynor is a great listener and always provides the best advice and feedback on how to deal with difficult life situations, thanks to which I’ve learned invaluable skills as well as learned to trust myself more. As a young adult, I feel like I’ve grown so much as a person just during the period that Gaynor counselled me and I couldn’t possibly recommend a better therapist!

Reviewed June 2022

I am so thankful to have Gaynor as a therapist. She helps me be honest with myself and have the real growth I’ve always wanted to make. She is so kind and helpful and never judgmental. I can’t say enough about how lovely my experience has been!

Reviewed June 2022

Gaynor is the most wonderful! She is kind and funny and supportive, but also fantastic at challenging you to work on yourself. She was very clear in trying to understand what I was struggling with so that we could work on what I needed, and had loads of flexibility with schedule and day-to-day anxieties etc. Truly a wonderful therapist and person!

Reviewed May 2022

Gaynor has been so extremely helpful, she has genuinely made such a positive impact on my life I am so grateful to have had this experience with her! I would recommend her a thousand times over to anyone and everyone!

Reviewed May 2022

I have been having an intense struggle with anxiety, so much so that I wasn’t sure I could work anymore. Gaynor has helped me turn the corner by giving me some strategies to use daily and during times of intense anxiety. She has also helped me dig deeper into why I have been so anxious and address the root causes. I am so grateful.

Reviewed May 2022

Gaynor is incredible! I love our sessions and look forward to them every week :)

Reviewed March 2022

Gaynor is a very patient listener and at times I feel I overload my thoughts to her but she stays right with me

Reviewed March 2022

she has been great!:)

Reviewed March 2022

Gay or has gently directed me towards understanding and dealing with my issues

Reviewed February 2022

Gaynor is absolutely brilliant. She truly understands how I feel and is always on hand to provide solutions. She messages me every time I write in my journal, offering solutions to the issue I am facing. I look forward to my sessions with Gaynor and she relieves my anxiety and works with me to overcome it. I would highly recommend her and she is an amazing therapist.

Reviewed February 2022

Gay or has really helped me the last few months. She is great at listening and providing feedback.

Reviewed February 2022

I’ve loved my time with Gaynor. She’s considerate and quite knowledgeable. All of our sessions together have been helpful and have left me with more insight than before. I’d definitely recommend her!

Reviewed January 2022

Absolutely amazing active and passive listener. Completely understands who you are and all that you’re capable of. Is always prompt and sincere, eager to help and just a comfortable and safe atmosphere to be in.

Reviewed December 2021

Shes amazing and the best therapist! Gaynor is the perfect balance of listening, understanding, and providing resources and action steps to help through anxiety, depression, and life transitions. 10/10 recommend. :) Shes helped me through some of the toughest transitions of my life. she makes sessions a safe space.She truly helps you by guiding you to help yourself with working through conflicts.

Reviewed November 2021

She is absolutely amazing!

Reviewed November 2021

She has been great

Reviewed November 2021

I've been very impressed with Gaynor to say the very least. She has a very warm disposition and exudes a professional confidence that was very reassuring for me. I felt immediately that she was great at her job and that she could help. And I was right. I couldn't recommend her any more highly. I found myself looking forward to each session. I was left feeling like not only was I heard and understood, but her insight offered me a refreshing new perspective on the things I was struggling with. She is the consummate professional and an excellent therapist and I'm so very thankful for her.

Reviewed November 2021

Gaynor Butler is an excellent therapist. I'm truly grateful for her support during a really disruptive period of my life. Highly Recommend.

Reviewed November 2021

Amazing. Gaynor has a calming and accepting approach that consistently gives me insights and clarity to move forward in my grieving process and how to balance the pressures of life with my mental health. She provides practical steps to help me move forward while still practicing gentleness and acceptance of my current state of mind. Lovely balance.

Reviewed September 2021

My first therapist ever, so grateful to have been matched with Gaynor. She communicated openly, valued my time and I found her knowledge and insight so helpful.

Reviewed September 2021

I worked with Dr Butler for a few months because of some pretty bad relationship issues. I was in a terrible, dark place when I started, but she was nothing more than amazing, Helping me by not only talking to me, but giving me real mental tools to be able to tackle my issues. I could not have been happier with a therapist, especially since I've been through quite a few before who were not this caliber.

Reviewed September 2021

i am so happy that i get matched with gaynor she helped me a lot with my strugle i love that she is always there and available and find time to help me any time i text her she is amazing mentor

Reviewed September 2021

I cannot say enough great things. She helped me in ways I never knew were possible. highly, highly recommend. She is WONDERFUL.

Reviewed September 2021

Gaynor is fabulous. She has been so helpful and caring. And I love her accent.

Reviewed August 2021

I am pretty new to betterhelp, but I like my therapist and I like the betterhelp.com platform. It's very convenient.

Reviewed August 2021

I’ve only had a few sessions with Gaynor so far but she has been great! The sessions have been so insightful and have left me feeling so much more positive and clearer minded. Massively recommend.

Reviewed July 2021

Gaynor has been so helpful so far :) really greatful to have been paired with her as a counselor

Reviewed July 2021

I wasent sure what to expect, in general, about how counseling and talking to a therapist worked, because I havent really ever sought help from one before. I 've found that Gaynor has made me feel very comfortable with choosing to seek help with my depression, and in no way have I felt as though choosing to seek help makes me weak or broken, or like there is something critically wrong with me for having to seek help. The approach that I've noticed being used with my particular issues is very encouraging and not at all demeaning or condescending. I have appreciated how quickly she has responded to questions I've had, and especially how when I was panicking or feeling like I was having an anxiety attack, my issues were addressed very quickly and the level of professionalism that I've been treated with has helped with making this platform really worth the money I'm paying for the access to it. Gaynor has been effective in very tactfully opening my eyes to some of the things I viewed as issues or negatively impacting my life and helping me see these things from a different perspective, and this has sort of fast tracked certain things I previously figured I'd need to spend more time on resolving. I also appreciate the way that dealing with the issues I've have so far with her, where I assumed prior to starting to use this service that it was going to be a stressful and tense time, she has made the time spent working through those issues very positive and uplifting. All in all, I think Gaynor is very qualified and competent, and it is clear she enjoys helping people which just adds value to the whole experience and atmosphere surrounding the trek to better mental health.

Reviewed June 2021

Gaynor is incredible. I’d been reluctant to try counselling for a long time and I’m so glad that I was matched with her when I finally decided to take the plunge. Gaynor’s overall approach is so friendly and kind, each session feels like you’re just having a chat, even when you’re covering some deep subjects. I’ve noticed a huge change in where I began and where I ended and I’m confident that going forward I’ll be able to take myself back to all of our conversations and apply everything we talked about. Gaynor, you’re an absolute superstar, thank you so much!

Reviewed June 2021

Been with Gaynor for over a month now. She's provided a lot of interesting insights I'd not considered before. I've been with different therapists on and off for the past ten years but she's the best I've had so far.

Reviewed June 2021

I have found sessions with Gaynor to very helpful and profitable. She really helps to simplify and clarify things, and her calm and non-judgmental manner has allowed me to open up deep matters. I'm really glad I was matched with her!

Reviewed May 2021

Gaynor Butler is such a helpful and supportive presence, I truly enjoy and look forward to our sessions and have already seen a major improvement in my mental health since beginning counseling!

Reviewed May 2021

Gaynor is a wonderful therapist, she is an active listener and reframes what I have told her as to ensure that she and I are on the same page. She is very perceptive and provides such wonderful insights as to what it is that I am experiencing in my life. I appreciate her kindness and honesty, and I feel as though I will be able to make great progress with her via the virtual format.

Reviewed May 2021

Love my counselor how fast she answers and how available she is

Reviewed April 2021

Gaynor helped me so much! She was creative, determined, and dedicated to helping me. I sincerely appreciate her time, expertise, and efforts. She truly made a difference for me and I am so glad I was able to work with her!

Reviewed April 2021

Gaynor Butler has been great. She listens and has suggestions that have made a difference in the struggles of day-to-day life.

Reviewed April 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Gaynor Butler offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Gaynor Butler works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Gaynor Butler speak?

Gaynor Butler speaks English.

How many years of experience does Gaynor Butler have?

Gaynor Butler has 23 years of experience.

Where is Gaynor Butler licensed to practice?

Gaynor Butler is licensed to practice in Georgia.

Does Gaynor Butler accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Gaynor Butler does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Gaynor Butler offer?

Gaynor Butler offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Gaynor Butler?

Gaynor Butler can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

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