Barry Allard


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About me
Most people teeter on the edge before stepping into therapy, and that’s completely understandable. Therapy can be both deeply rewarding and undeniably challenging.
You may be considering therapy because:
- You're seeking a deeper understanding of yourself.
- You're ready to face difficult emotions and past experiences.
- Life feels overwhelming, and you’re feeling stuck.
- A relationship isn’t working, or you’ve gone through something traumatic.
- You're navigating a major life change or carrying the weight of something heavy.
In moments like these, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed and anxious. But I truly believe that with the right support, things can shift. Wherever you find yourself right now, I’m here to walk alongside you and make the path a little smoother.
My Approach
I trained in integrative counselling and psychotherapy which means I pull from different theories and approaches, depending on what feels right.
I am empathetic and down to earth. I aim to create a space where you can slow down, contemplate and process what brought you to therapy. A space where you feel truly seen and heard. It’s a place to lay out your thoughts and emotions, to take a step back and see them from fresh angles.
My hope is that in this process, it will lead to discovering a new way of being, a shift that creates lasting change in how you see yourself and the connections you make with others.
In my experience, what matters most is the relationship that we build together. Through this relationship my role is to ensure you feel safe enough to explore yourself, your challenges, your questions, your choices.
Influences
I’m curious about how past relationships shape who we are and how we connect with others, and with each other. But sometimes, I think words alone fall short. With my training and interest in body-based therapies, I may bring different layers and creativity into our work.
Training, qualifications & experience
My professional journey lets you know I have the training and experience for this work. My training includes four years of in-depth study at the Minster Centre in London, where I completed a postgraduate diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling. I’m a registered member of the BACP. I choose to work with only a small number of people at a time because I believe it matters.
Alongside my formal qualifications, I bring my own experience of navigating life’s ups and downs, which allows me to connect with you on a deeply personal level. I have founded a charity and a business. I have been an Executive Coach for the last 8 years. I have studied yoga and somatics. I have worked in an organisational trauma consultancy for over 6 years delivering workshops and programmes that I design and facilitate. I live and work in the in-between—the spaces where these things overlap, finding a home in the middle. This all feeds into my work as a therapist and the relationship we build together.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with people facing a wide range of challenges. From anxiety and depression to low self-esteem, relationship struggles, work related stress, addiction, sexual abuse, grief, trauma, or feeling lost without direction. Yet, no two individuals are ever the same, and I’m deeply passionate about seeing the world through your eyes.
If you’re curious about whether we might be a good fit, or if you’d like to book a session, please feel free to get in touch via phone or email. I’m always happy to answer any questions.
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
Fees
£80.00 - £120.00
Additional information
Fees for a 50-minute session range from £80 to £120 according to your situation with two reduced-rate slots available for individuals on a low income. I currently have one of these slots open.
I always keep my focus on working with a small group of people. That’s my rule.
When I work
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I offer in-person sessions at my office in Holborn, Central London, on Wednesdays, while the rest of my work takes place outdoors or online.
Further information
Most of my work is open-ended and long-term. I also offer walking therapy in Victoria Park and Hampstead Heath after an initial assessment.
When you reach out, I provide a complimentary, no-obligation 15-minute phone call to discuss your needs and determine if we're a good match. If you choose to move forward, we can schedule an introductory session to explore your goals and how we can work together.