- Anxiety and depression
- Addiction support
- Practical coping skills
About Barry
Barry Dolan helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and addiction find steadier footing. He supports those dealing with grief, relationship strain, self-esteem struggles and challenges with sleep or eating. Barry also works with concerns such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, career pressures and life changes. He makes space to talk about difficult pasts, including trauma and attachment issues, and helps people think about intimacy and identity matters in practical ways.
Barry trained in counselling at Writtle University College in Chelmsford, Essex, and holds an NCPS credential. Over five years he has worked in private practice, in schools and within CAMHS, gathering a range of hands-on experience. He describes his approach as integrative, drawing on several methods to match what each person needs.
In sessions Barry aims for straightforward conversation and practical steps. He listens, helps people name patterns that cause pain, and suggests small experiments to try between meetings. He also uses tools that increase emotional awareness and coping when day-to-day life feels overwhelming.
People who prefer a collaborative style will find his method accessible. He pays attention to how attachment and relationships shape coping. He uses aspects of cognitive work and acceptance-based ideas to shift unhelpful thoughts and habits.
Barry works in English and accepts international clients through the service. If someone wants to begin, they use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to Barry's availability.
Barry trained in counselling at Writtle University College in Chelmsford, Essex, and holds an NCPS credential. Over five years he has worked in private practice, in schools and within CAMHS, gathering a range of hands-on experience. He describes his approach as integrative, drawing on several methods to match what each person needs.
In sessions Barry aims for straightforward conversation and practical steps. He listens, helps people name patterns that cause pain, and suggests small experiments to try between meetings. He also uses tools that increase emotional awareness and coping when day-to-day life feels overwhelming.
People who prefer a collaborative style will find his method accessible. He pays attention to how attachment and relationships shape coping. He uses aspects of cognitive work and acceptance-based ideas to shift unhelpful thoughts and habits.
Barry works in English and accepts international clients through the service. If someone wants to begin, they use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to Barry's availability.
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
NCPS · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How different approaches are used in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting swept away by them, and to choose actions that move them toward what matters. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with long-term difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and supports building healthier ways of relating and feeling safe with others.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then try methods together. Sessions can blend different approaches so the plan fits the person's needs rather than forcing a single model.
The therapist's profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time and use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also allows people in different locations to work with a therapist whose style suits them. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, homework and emotional support to work well in remote meetings, and the collaborative process helps tailor sessions to each person's everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Barry work with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and grief, as well as relationship, parenting and intimacy-related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses an integrative, collaborative style focused on clear conversation, emotional understanding and practical steps to try between sessions.
What is his professional background?
Barry has five years of experience working in private practice, in schools and within CAMHS.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted through the service.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.