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Barry Foots, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Grief Coping with life changes

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Barry Foots is a counsellor who uses a person‑centred, integrative approach to therapy. He believes people know their own story and brings that belief into short, clear sessions. Barry has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom and works in English.

He focuses on grief and coping with life changes. He also helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. Barry supports those facing trauma, relationship concerns, parenting strain, anger and issues around self esteem.

Background and approach

Barry offers practical help for those with ADHD and cares for people affected by autism and Asperger syndrome. He also pays attention to sexuality, LGBT matters, men’s issues and caregiver stress. He aims to match his approach to each person’s needs rather than use the same method for everyone.

Sessions are built around empathy and clear listening. Barry combines person‑centred work with techniques drawn from a range of therapies to suit the situation. He keeps sessions focused on what a person wants to change and on small, manageable steps.

People meet Barry for straightforward conversations about hard problems. He emphasises strengths, practical coping strategies and steady progress. The aim is to help people feel a bit more able to manage day to day life and to make choices that fit their values.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Barry draws on person‑centred practice, which focuses on listening, empathy and helping the person lead the conversation. This approach helps when someone needs to process grief, low self‑worth or life changes and wants a non-judgemental space to talk.

He also uses an integrative approach, mixing techniques from different evidence-based methods to suit the issue at hand. That might mean combining reflective listening with practical coping strategies for anxiety, stress or ADHD-related challenges to make sessions more useful in daily life.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work together. Barry will discuss goals and preferences and try different techniques to see what fits best. Decisions are made collaboratively so the plan reflects what the person wants to achieve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and a conversational flow similar to in-person meetings. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier for quick check-ins. Live chat or text-based messaging can suit short updates, ongoing support or times when messaging fits around work or caregiving. Together these options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent alongside everyday life.

What concerns does Barry help with?

He works with grief, coping with life changes, stress and anxiety, as well as depression and trauma. He also addresses parenting strain, relationship and family issues, eating and anger problems, self esteem, career concerns and compassion fatigue.

What style of therapy does he use?

Barry uses a person-centred, integrative approach that centres the person's experience. He combines person-centred principles with techniques from other evidence-based approaches to suit individual needs.

How long has he practised?

He has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.

What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

Barry is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are offered and can international clients work with him?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What formats do sessions take?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, giving a range of ways to connect depending on what suits the person.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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What this therapist works with

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Also listed

ADHD
Anger management
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Career difficulties
Caregiver issues and stress
Compassion fatigue
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
LGBT
Men's issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sexuality
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Barry Foots, BACP

Background and approach

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with grief