- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
About Barbara
Barbara Cross is registered in the UK with the NCPS and has nine years of experience as a counsellor. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and parenting issues, and life changes such as career moves or separation. She also addresses concerns like anger, intimacy difficulties and challenges around commitment and attachment.
Barbara uses a flexible, pluralistic way of working. That means she draws on different approaches to suit each person's needs rather than following a single method. Sessions involve talking through current problems, identifying patterns, and trying practical techniques to manage symptoms day to day.
She uses Client-Centred Therapy to help people make sense of their feelings and build confidence. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is offered for spotting unhelpful thought patterns and practising alternative responses. Hypnotherapy and Motivational Interviewing are also part of her toolkit where appropriate, alongside Narrative Therapy to look at life stories and recurring themes.
People often come for help after a painful relationship, a difficult childhood experience, or a major life change such as becoming a parent or changing careers. Barbara can help unpack avoidance, codependency, control issues, dissociation and feelings of emptiness, and support practical steps for coping and planning.
Her work is collaborative and practical. She aims to increase self-understanding and day-to-day coping rather than promising quick fixes. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the online booking flow.
How her approaches translate to online work
Barbara commonly uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening, reflecting your experience back, and helping you make sense of feelings and choices. This approach suits people who want to explore identity, low self-esteem or relationship patterns.She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviours. CBT provides practical exercises and skills you can practise between sessions, often useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with you about your goals, preferences and what feels manageable. Together you will try methods and adjust them if something does not fit. This collaborative process helps choose what to focus on and what techniques to use.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, shift work or caring duties, and they let you keep therapy in regular short blocks or longer deep-dive sessions depending on what you need. Registered or accredited professionals aim to help you apply therapeutic tools in everyday life and adapt sessions to suit your schedule.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and parenting issues, and career or life changes.
What is her style of therapy like?
Her style is pluralistic and collaborative, combining Client-Centred work with solution-focused and practical techniques like CBT when useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with a broad range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered in the UK with the NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be done in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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