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Barbara Harrison, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 5 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Relationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

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Barbara Harrison offers help for relationship strain, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, stress and anxiety. She also supports people facing grief, trauma and difficult life changes. Barbara is a BACP counsellor with five years of practice in the United Kingdom.

Her style is warm and down-to-earth. Sessions are conversation-led and focused on what matters to the person in front of her. She listens for patterns, emotions and practical barriers, then helps set small, achievable steps for change.

Background and approach

Barbara blends a few different approaches to suit each person. She uses client-centred work to keep the conversation rooted in the client’s experience. She draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at long-standing patterns and on trauma-focused methods when past events are getting in the way of daily life.

She also uses relationship-focused tools when intimacy or communication are the concern. Mindfulness practices are offered to help with sleep, stress and emotional regulation. Coaching techniques are used for career direction and practical goal-setting.

Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical. Early meetings focus on what the client wants to change and what success might look like. From there, Barbara and the client agree on a plan that fits their life and goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Barbara uses client-centred therapy to keep conversations focused on the person’s real-life concerns. This approach means the session moves at the client’s pace and centres on their experience and priorities. It is useful for building confidence and tackling present-day problems.

Trauma-focused therapy is offered when past events continue to affect daily life. This work focuses on reducing the hold of painful memories and teaching practical coping skills for stress, sleep and emotional overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt methods to the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That decision is made collaboratively and can change over time as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is close to an in-person conversation and suits deeper, face-to-face work. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or for easier scheduling. Live chat and text messages work well for shorter check-ins, quick reflections or when typing feels more comfortable. These options provide flexibility to fit therapy into a busy life and to use different forms of contact as needs change.

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

Common concerns include relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, career issues, stress and anxiety. Other focuses include trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger and compassion fatigue.

What is the therapist's typical approach in sessions?

Sessions are conversational and client-centred, with an emphasis on listening and practical steps. Techniques from psychodynamic, mindfulness, Imago relationship work and trauma-focused therapy are used as appropriate.

How much clinical experience does the counsellor have?

Barbara has five years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That experience covers counselling, coaching and support around relationships and life transitions.

What credentials and location are relevant?

Barbara is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom. The BACP credential is shown exactly as supplied.

Which languages are sessions offered in and are international clients possible?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted as part of the practice.

What session formats are available for online work?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Multiple formats let people choose what fits their routine and communication preferences.

How are fees and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are managed through a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin sessions?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling according to therapist availability. The platform guides you through each step.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Relationship issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 5 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Barbara Harrison, BACP

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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