Barbara Harrison
Empathetic counsellor for relationships and life changes
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About Barbara
Barbara Harrison is a BACP counsellor who helps people manage relationship difficulties, anxiety, stress and low self-esteem. She supports those facing grief, trauma and abuse, career challenges and major life changes. Her approach is warm and respectful, with a focus on practical steps and clear conversation.
Barbara adapts sessions to each person. She blends client-centred listening with psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that keep repeating. She also uses mindfulness practices to help people manage stress and to calm racing thoughts.
Background and approach
Her background includes five years of professional experience and additional work as a coach for career and wellbeing concerns. That coaching experience informs goal-focused conversations about motivation and practical change. Barbara aims to make plans that fit everyday life and work commitments.
In early sessions she will listen to what matters most and agree goals together. Sessions tend to be collaborative and paced to what the person needs. The emphasis is on building confidence, improving communication and finding ways to cope with loss or difficult memories.
People often come wanting clearer direction or relief from overwhelm. Barbara offers steady support while helping clients try out new ways of responding. If you are considering therapy she asks you to complete a short questionnaire first so scheduling can be arranged.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 5
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 395275
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Barbara's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Barbara works with
Everything Barbara lists, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Barbara lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Barbara works online
She also draws on trauma-focused ideas to help people process upsetting memories gently and at their own pace. That approach aims to reduce the grip of difficult experiences so everyday routines feel more manageable.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then agree which approach or mix of approaches to use. This is a collaborative decision and can be reviewed as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit more easily around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can use different ways of meeting, and Barbara will help you choose what fits your schedule and needs.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Barbara help with?
She supports people with relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and career or life-change concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining attentive listening with practical strategies and mindful exercises.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has five years of professional experience and additional background in management and wellbeing coaching.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is BACP registered and based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Barbara?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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