About me
I'm Barry, a qualified therapeutic counsellor based in Tuffley, Gloucester. I offer a safe, supportive, and confidential space where you can explore difficult emotions, experiences, or patterns in your life.
I understand first hand how overwhelming it can feel to reach out for help, and my role is to walk alongside you at your pace. I'd describe myself as a warm, compassionate, and down-to-earth counsellor.
How I Work:
I work integratively, which means I draw on different counselling approaches depending on your needs and I adapt to what works best for each client, because I know from personal experience that counselling is never one size fits all.
I support adults and young people facing challenges such as:
- Anxiety & Panic.
- Depression & Low mood
- Trauma & Abuse
- Low self-esteem, low self-worth & Imposter syndrome
- Life changes, loss, or relationship difficulties
Sessions are available in person at 2&6 Therapy Rooms Tuffley or online, giving you flexibility to choose what feels most comfortable.
My Approach:
Compassionate, collaborative & relaxed: You are the expert on your own life, I provide guidance and support, not direction. In other words, I won't be telling you what you should and shouldn't be doing.
Evidence based: I use proven therapeutic approaches, adapted to your situation.
Professional & accountable: I operate with integrity, transparency, and commitment to ethical practice.
Next Steps:
If you're considering counselling, the first step can feel daunting. I offer an initial phone call, free of charge, so you can ask questions and see if working together feels right for you. You can book that call by clicking 'Book intro call' at the top of my page. Alternatively, you can also email me by clicking 'Email me'.
*If you call me directly, please leave me a voicemail as I am likely to be in a session.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a level 5 qualified therapist in Therapeutic Counselling for adults and young people and I am a member of the NCPS (National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society.)
I started out training with Teens in Crisis who run a counselling charity, I was lucky enough to work with them whilst gaining lots of experience supporting young people with various issues such as; anxiety, depression, abuse, anger, stress, bereavement, low self-esteem, attachment issues and trauma.
I also hold a Bsc honours in Psychology & Criminology. Along with a level 3 in health and social care (children & young people).
I also hold a life coaching certificate which I gained as part of becoming a kick boxing instructor.
I have lots of experience of supporting young people in residential care and was a deputy manager before becoming a qualified counsellor. I also held a training position as a counsellor supporting adults dealing with addictions. I have many years of personal lived experiences, which I also draw upon whilst supporting both adults and young people.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
My background was working in residential children's care for almost 15 years before training as a counsellor. I therefore carry a lots of skills around attachment, trauma & behaviour. Whilst also understanding the importance of choices, responsibilities, accountability and consequences. These skills have also been transferable to adults.
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Additional information
My fees have remained the same for over 4 years because I believe in supporting people with the various issues that they bring into counselling, and my ultimate reward is seeing the positive changes in both the adults and young people I support not the financial gain.
