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Kieran Barratt, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

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Kieran Barratt works with clear, down-to-earth conversation and evidence-based therapeutic techniques. He helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Kieran listens carefully and asks gentle, clarifying questions so clients can hear themselves more clearly and decide what they want next.

Kieran keeps sessions simple and direct. He avoids jargon and focuses on practical next steps. That approach suits people who are thoughtful and analytical but find their thoughts looping or their emotions heavy.

Background and approach

He brings three years of counselling experience to his work, combined with a background in engineering and leadership. That previous career gives him first-hand experience of workplace pressure, overthinking, and the sense that you should be coping better than you are. He draws on that understanding when people want help with career stress or workplace issues.

Kieran supports people dealing with anxiety, stress, anger, relationship difficulties and big life changes. He also helps with communication problems, separation and divorce, fatherhood questions, issues around infidelity, isolation and finding life purpose. He is knowledgeable about men’s issues, midlife challenges, veteran and armed forces matters, self-harm, and self-love.

Sessions are offered in English and Kieran accepts international clients. He holds BACP accreditation, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Kieran aims to build a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk honestly and work out practical steps forward.

Evidence-based approaches and online therapy options

Kieran draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people understand and change unhelpful patterns. One common approach helps identify and reframe negative thought patterns so anxiety and overthinking feel more manageable; it’s useful for stress, worry and workplace rumination. Another approach looks at emotions and behaviour together, helping people notice triggers for anger or withdrawal and try small, practical changes to respond differently; this is helpful for relationship strain and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kieran will discuss different ways of working during early sessions and decide together which methods match a person’s needs, goals and preferences. He treats the choice as collaborative and adapts methods as things progress.

Online therapy with Kieran is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video sessions suit people who prefer face-to-face conversation, phone calls can fit a short break at work or when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or messaging can be used for brief check-ins or to reflect between sessions. These options make scheduling easier and let people choose the format that best fits daily life and energy levels.

What concerns does Kieran focus on?

He helps with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship difficulties and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as communication problems and workplace stress.

What is Kieran's therapeutic style like?

He uses evidence-based techniques with a conversational, down-to-earth style. Sessions avoid jargon and focus on clear questions and practical next steps.

How much experience does he have?

Kieran has three years of counselling experience and brings additional insight from prior engineering and leadership roles.

Where is Kieran based and what are his credentials?

He practises from the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Which languages and regions are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Kieran accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Kieran?

Click the Start Therapy button, fill in a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Anger management

Also listed

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Kieran Barratt, BACP

Background and approach

Evidence-based approaches and online therapy options

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety