Olivia Barber
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About me
Are you feeling run down, overwhelmed, and exhausted? You may be finding it difficult to manage feelings of stress, and struggling to keep up with your day to day tasks.
Hi, I’m Olivia, and my focus is to support people who are experiencing symptoms of burnout. It could be that your mood is lower than usual, you are struggling to sleep, concentration is difficult, and your brain may feel foggy. Perhaps you are experiencing a deep and unrelenting feeling of tiredness that rest doesn't seem to resolve. If you are feeling this way, you are not alone. I am here to support you, and my hope is that together we can uncover the underlying cause(s) and move towards positive change.
My approach is rooted in empathy and active listening, providing a space where you can feel fully supported and understood. In our time together, we will explore what’s weighing on you, allowing space for greater clarity and relief from overwhelm. Our sessions will offer you the opportunity to connect more deeply with yourself and reflect on what matters most to you, all within a supportive and non-judgmental environment. Through this process, you may begin to feel more grounded and present in your daily life.
I have an interest in working with individuals who have ADHD and/or a chronic illness due to my personal experience with both. I recognise the role ADHD plays in burnout, as well as the overlap between burnout symptoms and some chronic illness symptoms. However, this is not a requirement to work with me.
If you are interested, a short telephone consultation is available free of charge to see if we are a good fit. This can be arranged via email.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I completed my Counselling and Psychotherapy degree at the University of Salford, and I am experienced working with a wide variety of clients. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), meaning I adhere to their ethical framework throughout my work.
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
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
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I am available Monday-Friday 3pm-8pm. If you require a different time, feel free to get in touch and I will see if I can accommodate.
