- Anxiety support
- Addiction help
- Values work
About Barry
Barry Dolan is a counsellor registered with the NCPS and has worked in counselling since March 2020. He has five years of hands-on experience across private practice and work in schools, and currently works in CAMHS. He focuses on young adult concerns such as anxiety, depression, addiction and confidence, and also supports issues around relationships and life changes.
Barry uses an integrative approach that brings together different methods to suit each person. He trained at Writtle University/College in Chelmsford, Essex and holds a Professional Diploma in Psychology and Counselling at level 5. That qualification is listed as Prof Dip Psy C and is his highest recorded diploma.
In sessions he aims to blend practical strategies with listening and reflection. Expect work on thinking patterns, emotional regulation and values-based goals. He draws on methods that encourage clearer thinking, better emotional control and stronger relationships.
Barry’s areas of focus include stress, grief, self-esteem, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting concerns, ADHD and career questions. He also lists work around attachment issues, adoption and foster care, chronic illness and caregiver stress among his additional interests.
People seeking support for LGBT issues, intimacy-related concerns, and coping with life transitions may find his mix of approaches relevant. He offers therapy in English and accepts international clients, and uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps that match those values. It can help when feeling stuck, overwhelmed by choices or unsure about direction in early adulthood.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating difficulties.
Attachment-Based Therapy examines patterns from close relationships and how they affect current trust and connection. This can be useful for intimacy concerns, attachment issues and relationship patterns that repeat.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Barry will work with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences and life demands, and adjust plans as work progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around study, work or travel and can reduce travel time. Some formats also work better for quick check-ins or when lower bandwidth is needed, while others suit longer therapeutic work where visual cues help the conversation.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He lists stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem and depression among his main concerns, and also covers relationship and intimacy-related issues.
How would he approach my problem?
Barry uses an integrative style, combining practical techniques such as CBT and DBT elements with attachment-informed and client-centred work to address thinking, feelings and relationships.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has been counselling since March 2020 and records five years of experience across private work, schools and CAMHS.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds a Professional Diploma in Psychology and Counselling (Prof Dip Psy C) at level 5 and is listed with the NCPS. He practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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