About me
Hello, I'm Barbara – welcome.
I'm a qualified counsellor with a background in psychology. I work with adults in a warm, thoughtful and collaborative way, combining evidence-based approaches with a compassionate and down-to-earth style.
Many of the people I work with are used to carrying a lot on their own. They may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed or burnt out, caught in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt or self-criticism. Others find themselves struggling with people-pleasing, perfectionism, life transitions, or a sense of feeling disconnected from who they are and what they need.
My approach combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with person-centred, self-compassion and mindfulness-based approaches. This means there is space to explore what's going on for you, while also developing practical tools and strategies that can support meaningful change. Therapy is tailored to your individual needs and moves at a pace that feels right for you.
Who I work with
I particularly enjoy working with students, young adults and professionals who are navigating the pressures of modern life. Many are outwardly coping well, but internally feel exhausted, anxious or unsure of themselves.
Some come to therapy because they feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Others want to better understand themselves, improve their relationships, build confidence, manage anxiety, or learn how to be less hard on themselves.
Therapy can provide an opportunity to slow things down, reflect on what's been happening, and gain a deeper understanding of the thoughts, emotions and experiences that may be contributing to how you're feeling. Alongside practical tools and strategies, we can explore new ways of responding to challenges, developing greater self-awareness, resilience and self-compassion.
My background and experience
Before starting private practice, I worked across a variety of settings including the NHS, schools, charities, corporate organisations, universities and colleges.
Supporting students and young adults remains a significant part of my work. I have experience helping people navigate academic pressures, uncertainty about the future, identity, loneliness, life transitions and the challenges that can come with balancing expectations, responsibilities and wellbeing.
Over the years, I have worked with people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Whatever brings someone to therapy, I aim to provide a supportive, non-judgemental environment where they feel heard, understood and able to explore what matters most to them.
Areas I commonly support include:
• Anxiety and panic
• Burnout and overwhelm
• Perfectionism, self-criticism and people-pleasing
• Low self-esteem and confidence
• Relationship difficulties
• Student and young adult wellbeing
I regularly engage in continuing professional development (CPD) to ensure my work remains informed by current research and best practice.
Taking the next step
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, running on empty, or finding it difficult to make sense of what's going on, therapy can be a place to begin exploring things at your own pace.
I offer a free 15-minute introductory call where we can talk about what brings you to therapy, discuss how I work, and see whether working together feels like the right fit.
Take care!
Best Wishes,
Barbara
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Counselling and Group Work, CBT - The Centre of Therapy, Edinburgh
- Certificate in Counselling Skills -
The Centre of Therapy, Edinburgh - 200 hours Yoga Teacher Training in Vinyasa Flow Yoga - YogaUnion, Bali
- MSc Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Psychological Practice - The University of Edinburgh
- MSc Psychology - University of Abertay Dundee
- BA Sociology - Corvinus University of Budapest
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 - £60.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Sessions are 50 minutes long.
Online and phone sessions are £50, face to face sessions are £60.
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