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Barry Dolan , NCPS

Experienced integrative counsellor for anxiety and phobias

5 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Barry

Barry Dolan is a counsellor who helps people facing anxiety, stress, low mood and addiction. He also supports clients dealing with grief, low self-esteem, relationship strains and trauma. He works with a wide range of life challenges including parenting stress, sleep and eating issues, career worries and ADHD-related concerns.

Barry uses a practical, conversational style. Sessions are paced to suit each person and focus on clear, manageable steps. He blends a number of evidence-informed approaches so work in sessions can shift between exploring feelings, learning skills and setting small goals.

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Background and approach

Over five years he has worked in independent practice and with schools, and he is currently working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. His background includes a professional diploma in psychological counselling at level 5, awarded after study at Writtle University College. In sessions Barry often concentrates on building coping skills and on helping people notice patterns that keep problems going.

He draws on methods that address thoughts and behaviours, emotional regulation and values-based choices to help people make practical changes. People can expect straightforward conversation, practical exercises and collaborative planning. He speaks English and provides sessions remotely as well as through different session formats to suit busy lives.

Approaches that guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps in that direction despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is useful when anxiety, avoidance or low mood stop people doing what they care about.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. In online sessions it is often used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and practise alternative responses to reduce worry and improve sleep and mood.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapy itself. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose or combine methods based on a person's goals, preferences and the issues they bring. Clients can try different ways of working and adjust the plan as they go.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls are close to face-to-face work and let the therapist use visual resources. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing, need brief daily support or want to reflect between sessions. Registered and accredited professionals use these formats to keep therapy reachable for busy lives.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Barry help with?
He supports people with anxiety, stress, depression and addictions and also works with grief, relationship and family concerns and trauma-related issues.
What is his style in sessions?
He uses a conversational, practical approach and mixes talking with simple exercises and goal-setting to build coping skills and change unhelpful habits.
What experience does he bring?
He has five years' experience working in independent practice and schools, and currently works in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds a professional diploma in psychological counselling, level 5, and trained at Writtle University College; he practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
How are sessions delivered?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
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Languages
English

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