- Anxiety and depression
- Addiction and coping
- Client-centred approach
About Barry
Barry Dolan is a counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and confidence issues. He also helps with trauma, self‑esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, and a wide range of related difficulties such as sleeping and eating problems. He presents as down to earth and aims to create space to talk things through at a steady pace.
He trained in counselling at Writtle University College in Chelmsford, Essex and holds a professional diploma in psychological counselling at level 5. Over five years he has worked in private practice and in schools, and he currently works in CAMHS. That mix of settings has given him hands‑on experience with a broad range of concerns.
Barry uses an integrative style that blends methods to suit each person. He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment‑Based ideas, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques and a client‑centred way of working. In practice this means he helps people spot unhelpful thinking, experiment with new behaviours and clarify what matters most to them.
Sessions are conversational and practical. Expect pacing to match your needs, some skills practice, and time to reflect on patterns that get in the way. He supports people with complex and overlapping issues such as ADHD, chronic illness, bereavement and caregiving stress.
Barry works from the United Kingdom and offers help in English. He accepts international clients and uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time.
He trained in counselling at Writtle University College in Chelmsford, Essex and holds a professional diploma in psychological counselling at level 5. Over five years he has worked in private practice and in schools, and he currently works in CAMHS. That mix of settings has given him hands‑on experience with a broad range of concerns.
Barry uses an integrative style that blends methods to suit each person. He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment‑Based ideas, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques and a client‑centred way of working. In practice this means he helps people spot unhelpful thinking, experiment with new behaviours and clarify what matters most to them.
Sessions are conversational and practical. Expect pacing to match your needs, some skills practice, and time to reflect on patterns that get in the way. He supports people with complex and overlapping issues such as ADHD, chronic illness, bereavement and caregiving stress.
Barry works from the United Kingdom and offers help in English. He accepts international clients and uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
NCPS · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Barry’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps towards those values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with change. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours to reduce distress and improve everyday functioning. Attachment‑Based ideas look at how early relationships shape current patterns and help people build more secure ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Barry uses a collaborative process to decide which methods fit a person's needs and goals. He adapts exercises and conversations so they make sense for the person and their situation rather than using a one‑size‑fits‑all method.
Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check‑ins or longer weekly sessions depending on what is needed. The exact session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Barry focus on?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and low self‑esteem, plus relationship, grief and trauma-related issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses an integrative, client‑centred style that mixes practical skills work with reflective conversation to suit each person.
What experience does he bring?
He has five years' experience working in private practice and schools, and is currently based in CAMHS.
What qualifications does he hold and where is he based?
He holds a Professional Diploma in Psychological Counselling at level 5 (Prof Dip Psy C) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
He accepts international clients; check time zones and scheduling when arranging sessions.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Before you get in touch
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