Adam Barrett
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About me
I offer therapy to individuals and couples, providing a safe and supportive space to explore challenges and work towards meaningful change. My practice is inclusive and affirming, welcoming clients from all backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ individuals and relationships.
Sessions are tailored to your needs and can focus on a wide range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, sleep difficulties, intimacy, and relationship challenges. I use a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Gestalt therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).
I provide both short-term and long-term therapy, depending on your unique circumstances and goals. Sessions are available online, ensuring accessibility no matter where you are.
If you’re considering therapy, feel free to contact me for an introductory consultation. We can discuss your needs, answer any questions, and explore how we might work together. Therapy is a collaborative journey, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Training, qualifications & experience
With nearly 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I’ve dedicated my career to helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges and find meaningful growth. My extensive training spans a wide range of approaches and modalities, allowing me to tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs.
I hold advanced qualifications, including a Master’s degree in Gestalt Therapy and a Diploma in Integrative Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy, alongside specialised training in trauma-focused methods such as EMDR and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. Additionally, I have trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), among other evidence-based approaches.
Over the years, I have gained valuable experience working in diverse settings. I’ve facilitated Offending Behaviour Programmes in the prison service, supported firefighters as a staff counsellor for the London Fire Brigade, and served as a psychotherapist and lead therapist at Nightingale Hospital. In these roles, I’ve helped clients with issues ranging from anxiety, depression, and PTSD to ADHD, sleep disturbances, and relationship challenges.
Beyond clinical practice, I’ve taught on a counselling certificate programme, inspiring future therapists, and trained as a clinical supervisor, providing guidance to fellow professionals. This broad foundation of knowledge and experience enables me to offer compassionate, effective, and adaptable therapy that meets each client where they are.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£90.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Individual therapy: £90/session
Couples or relationship work: £120/session
EMDR: £100/session
When I work
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Monday: 12 pm to 5 pm
Tuesday: 8 am to 3 pm
Wednesday: 1 pm to 8 pm
Thursday: 8 am to 3 pm
Friday: 12 pm to 4 pm
Further information
How I work:
The aim is always to improve your quality of life. This means getting a clear idea of what you are hoping for, and figuring out what stops you from moving from where you are to where you want to be. You might hope for: greater fulfilment at work; a richer life outside of work; more fulfilling connections with others; a healthier romantic relationship; or a better sex life. Once we know what we are working towards, we can agree on a strategy for getting there. It usually involves developing your awareness of your habitual processes that keep you stuck; working through blocked emotions or unfinished business from the past, and expanding your repertoire of available resources and strategies for getting what you want or need.
Modality?
I draw from a broad range of approaches and adjust to the needs of the individual. In this sense, we create the therapy together. Things that might inform our way of working: our respective personalities; what you are working on and towards; what you have tried before; my training and experience.
What remains consistent in all of my work is that I encourage an attitude of present-centred awareness and curiosity. This means paying attention to what is going on inside and between us during our conversations. What we notice will inform the choices that we make in our work together. I find there are two key benefits to working in this way: (1) there is a wealth of useful information to be found in the present moment; (2) it provides a training environment for developing a helpful way of relating to yourself and others.
Contact details:
Email: adam@theithou.com
Tel: 07983 537 408
