- Client-centred work
- Trauma-focused care
- Mindfulness practice
About Barbara
Barbara Harrison is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She works with people facing relationship issues, anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Her practice also covers grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and career concerns.
She uses straightforward, conversational sessions to talk through what is happening now. Sessions focus on what the client wants to change and on practical steps to try between meetings. Barbara combines talking therapies with coaching skills to support career and motivation concerns.
Barbara draws on client-centred work to keep the conversation focused on the person's priorities. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring patterns and mindfulness techniques to help manage difficult feelings in the moment. For people affected by traumatic events, she incorporates trauma-focused approaches to address distress safely and gradually.
Her work includes attention to intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, anger and compassion fatigue. She also offers support for concerns such as abandonment, attachment problems, codependency and communication difficulties. Barbara has experience addressing the specific strains that come with divorce, separation and end-of-life care.
People can expect short, clear sessions with practical suggestions and space to reflect. The therapist accepts international clients and runs sessions in English. Before booking, clients are invited to confirm current session options and scheduling preferences.
How her approaches translate to online work
Barbara uses client-centred therapy to keep sessions focused on what matters most to the client, helping them set personal goals and make practical changes. That approach supports work on self-esteem, relationships and everyday stress. Mindfulness therapy is used to teach simple attention and breathing techniques that help reduce anxiety in the moment and improve sleep and tension management.Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and adapt the plan over time based on how things are going.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work, travel or family commitments, and some formats can allow shorter check-ins or audio-only conversations when that suits. Registered or accredited professionals can make adjustments so sessions fit into everyday life without requiring long travel or time off work.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with relationship difficulties, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma and career or self-esteem concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
The approach is conversational and practical, combining talking therapy with coaching techniques to set goals and try steps between sessions.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients and runs sessions in English.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to schedule a first meeting?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.