- Anxiety support
- Addiction help
- Integrative approach
About Barry
Barry Dolan is a counsellor who helps people dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction and low self-esteem. He also supports those facing grief, relationship strains, stress and issues around intimacy. Barry uses straightforward, conversational sessions to help people find clearer ways forward.
He trained in counselling at Writtle University/College in Chelmsford, Essex, and holds a Professional Diploma in Psychological Counselling, level 5. Over five years he has worked in independent practice and in schools, and he currently works in CAMHS. That mix of settings informs his practical approach.
Barry favours an integrative style. He draws on several approaches to suit each person rather than sticking to one method. Sessions typically involve talking things through, noticing patterns, and trying small changes between meetings.
He uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help with thoughts and day-to-day coping. Attachment-based ideas and client-centred listening shape how he responds to relationship and trauma-related concerns.
People can expect clear explanations and simple tools to practise outside sessions. Barry aims to make therapy manageable for busy lives, breaking things into small steps. He works in English and accepts international clients, and he asks people to confirm session options before booking.
He trained in counselling at Writtle University/College in Chelmsford, Essex, and holds a Professional Diploma in Psychological Counselling, level 5. Over five years he has worked in independent practice and in schools, and he currently works in CAMHS. That mix of settings informs his practical approach.
Barry favours an integrative style. He draws on several approaches to suit each person rather than sticking to one method. Sessions typically involve talking things through, noticing patterns, and trying small changes between meetings.
He uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help with thoughts and day-to-day coping. Attachment-based ideas and client-centred listening shape how he responds to relationship and trauma-related concerns.
People can expect clear explanations and simple tools to practise outside sessions. Barry aims to make therapy manageable for busy lives, breaking things into small steps. He works in English and accepts international clients, and he asks people to confirm session options before booking.
Therapeutic approaches and online therapy options
Barry draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centred listening. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while still taking steps that matter to them; it is often used for anxiety, stress and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current relationships and emotional responses, which can help with intimacy issues and trauma-related concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Barry will discuss different methods and agree a plan based on the person’s goals, needs and preferences. That collaborative process means approaches can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, study and family life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer a way to keep continuity if someone moves or travels. Registered or accredited professionals can help choose the mix of face-to-face and remote work that best suits each person.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Barry address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and low self-esteem, along with grief, relationship concerns and intimacy-related issues.
How would he describe his way of working?
Barry uses an integrative, conversational style that mixes talking, practical tools and small experiments to try between sessions.
What background and experience does he have?
He has five years' experience, has worked in schools and independent practice, and currently works in CAMHS which informs his clinical perspective.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds a Professional Diploma in Psychological Counselling (level 5) and uses the NCPS credential. He practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm practical details such as timings and any regional considerations before arranging sessions.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to see him?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.