- Integrative approach
- CBT and ACT methods
- CAMHS experience
About Barry
Barry Dolan is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has five years of experience in the United Kingdom. He began practising in March 2020 and has worked in private settings, schools, and within CAMHS. His work commonly addresses stress, anxiety, addictions and depression among other concerns.
He uses an integrative approach that blends several methods to suit the person in front of him. Sessions tend to focus on practical skills and clearer ways to manage difficult feelings. He also works with people facing relationship strain, low self-esteem, grief and challenges around intimacy.
Barry trained in counselling at Writtle University College in Chelmsford, Essex, and holds a Professional Diploma in Psychological Counselling at level 5. He describes his practice as combining different evidence-informed approaches to match the issue being discussed.
Typical sessions involve talking through what is most troubling, learning strategies from cognitive behavioural therapy and other approaches, and noticing patterns that make problems harder to shift. He also supports people with life transitions, work stress, parenting concerns and long-term health conditions.
People who bring anxiety about social situations, phobias or fear of being judged can work on step-by-step strategies for managing avoidance and distress. For practical details and next steps, the profile invites people to use the site matching tool to book an initial session and select suitable options.
Approaches used in online counselling and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without fighting them and to commit to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, avoidance and decisions about meaningful life steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments, which is useful for social anxiety and phobias. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current fears and trust, and can help with relationship strain and intimacy issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will ask about your goals and try different methods to see what fits best. This is a collaborative process where techniques are adjusted based on how helpful they feel for your situation.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family responsibilities, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people keep therapy in regular time slots that work with daily life, and make it simpler to continue work when circumstances change. Registered or accredited professionals can explain format options when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule your first appointment.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Barry work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression and related issues such as grief, low self-esteem and relationship concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses an integrative style that blends approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT and client-centred work to match the person's needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of counselling experience, including work in private practice, schools and CAMHS.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds an NCPS credential and a Professional Diploma in Psychological Counselling (level 5), and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking using the site matching tool, as formats are not listed in the biography.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.