David Barr, BACP

David Barr helps people manage stress, anxiety, low mood and problems with self‑esteem. He also supports those dealing with relationship strain, family conflict, addictions and struggles around eating and anger. David is straightforward and calm in sessions and aims to make conversations feel practical and useful from the first meeting.

He works from a few proven approaches, including cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness, and he adapts these to each person. Sessions focus on small, achievable changes and clearer ways of thinking that can ease daily pressure. He also uses elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people live in line with their values.

David has four years of professional experience and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He keeps the work simple and avoids clinical jargon so people understand what they are doing together.

In practice he asks about what matters most to the client and builds a plan around those priorities. Appointments typically look at practical steps, coping techniques and new ways to handle difficult feelings. He aims to support people as they try things out and notice what does or does not help.

People who choose David can expect a respectful, non‑judgemental approach and a focus on real life problems. He encourages small experiments between sessions and reviews progress regularly to keep the work relevant.

Therapeutic approaches you can access online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then take small actions that match what matters to them. That approach can be useful when life feels out of step with personal values or during big life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, known as CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviours. It is practical and works well for anxiety, low mood and stress by teaching clear tools people can use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. David will talk through goals, preferences and what feels right, and then tailor techniques from different approaches to suit each person. The choice is collaborative and can change as the work progresses.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different routines. Video calls allow a face‑to‑face conversation; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited; live chat and messaging suit quick check‑ins or people who prefer written conversation. These options make it easier to book around work, childcare and daily life while keeping the focus on consistent, goal‑oriented therapy.