- Anxiety and depression
- Addiction and recovery
- Grief and caregiver stress
About Barry
Barry Dolan is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and addiction. He also supports those dealing with grief, low self-esteem, relationship concerns and life changes. He works in ways that focus on everyday coping and practical steps people can try between sessions.
Barry trained in counselling at Writtle University/College in Chelmsford, Essex, and holds a Professional Diploma in Psychological Counselling at level 5. He has practiced since March 2020 and has five years of experience across private work and school settings. He currently works within CAMHS and brings that recent NHS-adjacent experience to sessions.
His style is integrative, which means he draws on more than one approach to suit the person in front of him. That can include talking through values and behaviour, looking at problem patterns, and building skills for mood and stress. Sessions are conversational and focused on concrete steps people can use day to day.
Barry lists a wide range of concerns he supports, including trauma, addiction, ADHD, caregiver stress and chronic illness. He also works with issues around intimacy, body image, sexual subcultures, parenting pressures and career transitions. He aims to tailor the work to each person’s goals.
People who want to begin are invited to use the site process to match with him. He communicates in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and use a cancellable subscription model.
Barry trained in counselling at Writtle University/College in Chelmsford, Essex, and holds a Professional Diploma in Psychological Counselling at level 5. He has practiced since March 2020 and has five years of experience across private work and school settings. He currently works within CAMHS and brings that recent NHS-adjacent experience to sessions.
His style is integrative, which means he draws on more than one approach to suit the person in front of him. That can include talking through values and behaviour, looking at problem patterns, and building skills for mood and stress. Sessions are conversational and focused on concrete steps people can use day to day.
Barry lists a wide range of concerns he supports, including trauma, addiction, ADHD, caregiver stress and chronic illness. He also works with issues around intimacy, body image, sexual subcultures, parenting pressures and career transitions. He aims to tailor the work to each person’s goals.
People who want to begin are invited to use the site process to match with him. He communicates in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and use a cancellable subscription model.
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 therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps in that direction. It focuses on values and practical actions rather than perfecting feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches hands-on techniques to change unhelpful patterns. These two approaches often suit worries like anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as the work unfolds, keeping the client’s everyday needs in view.
The profile does not specify which online session formats are used, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people keep consistent momentum during times of change by meeting from wherever they are able to join. Registered or accredited professionals commonly offer a mix of approaches to suit different problems and schedules.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Barry support?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression and addictions, plus grief and self-esteem. He also lists a broad range of additional focuses such as trauma, ADHD and caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Barry uses an integrative style that blends different approaches. Sessions are conversational and focus on practical steps people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has practised since March 2020 and has five years of experience working privately and in school settings, and currently within CAMHS.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds a Professional Diploma in Psychological Counselling at level 5 and uses the credential NCPS. He is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.