Barbara Harrison, BACP

Barbara Harrison helps people facing relationship strain, low self-esteem, anxiety, stress and major life changes. She also supports those dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, career concerns, sleep problems and compassion fatigue. Barbara is named in the first person as a BACP professional and has five years of practice experience in the United Kingdom.

Her approach is gentle and direct. She listens first and then adapts sessions to each person's needs. Conversations aim to feel practical and understandable rather than academic. Barbara combines talking, reflection and simple exercises to build confidence and clearer thinking.

She uses Client-Centred Therapy to keep sessions focused on the person's own goals and pace. Imago Relationship Therapy informs how she looks at interaction patterns and communication in close relationships. Mindfulness techniques are offered to help manage anxiety, stress and sleeping difficulties.

Psychodynamic ideas may be used to look at recurring patterns that cause pain or repetition. Trauma-Focused Therapy is available for people processing abuse or traumatic experiences, with care taken to move at a comfortable speed.

Sessions can include short coaching tools for motivation and career planning alongside therapeutic work for emotional healing. Barbara aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where people can talk honestly, try things out, and find practical steps forward.

Approach-led online therapy for relationships and trauma

Barbara uses Client-Centred Therapy to keep sessions focused on what matters most to each person - the pace, topics and goals are set together and the counsellor follows the client's lead. This approach helps with stress, low self-esteem and decision-making when people need a steady, person-focused way of working.

Imago Relationship Therapy is used to look at repetitive interaction patterns and improve communication in close relationships. It teaches practical ways to talk and listen so people can repair connection and handle difficult conversations more calmly. Trauma-Focused Therapy is offered when people need help processing past harm; work is paced to match readiness and aims to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and test what fits the client's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where methods are adjusted as progress is made.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video lets people use face-to-face conversation; phone can be simpler when less bandwidth is needed; chat or messaging can suit short check-ins or flexible schedules. These formats make therapy easier to fit around work, caregiving or travel and help more people access support.