- Anxiety and depression
- Addiction support
- Values-based work
About Barry
Barry Dolan helps people struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction and stress. He also supports those facing grief, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, and challenges related to health, parenting or career change. Barry's style is straightforward and practical, aimed at making sessions feel useful from the start.
He trained in counselling at Writtle University College in Chelmsford, Essex, and holds a Professional Diploma in Psychological Counselling, level 5. Barry has worked in private practice and in schools, and currently works in CAMHS. Over five years of practice has given him experience with a wide range of issues, including ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, chronic illness, and care-related stress.
Barry uses an integrative approach, mixing methods so sessions fit the person in front of him. He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at patterns of thought and behaviour. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and act on them even when feelings are difficult.
Sessions often focus on setting small, practical goals and building skills that can be used between meetings. He also pays attention to early attachment and relationship patterns when these affect current relationships. The aim is to support steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes.
People can expect a direct but empathetic tone. Barry works with issues such as eating, sleeping and sexual wellbeing alongside trauma, abuse and addiction. He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
He trained in counselling at Writtle University College in Chelmsford, Essex, and holds a Professional Diploma in Psychological Counselling, level 5. Barry has worked in private practice and in schools, and currently works in CAMHS. Over five years of practice has given him experience with a wide range of issues, including ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, chronic illness, and care-related stress.
Barry uses an integrative approach, mixing methods so sessions fit the person in front of him. He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at patterns of thought and behaviour. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and act on them even when feelings are difficult.
Sessions often focus on setting small, practical goals and building skills that can be used between meetings. He also pays attention to early attachment and relationship patterns when these affect current relationships. The aim is to support steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes.
People can expect a direct but empathetic tone. Barry works with issues such as eating, sleeping and sexual wellbeing alongside trauma, abuse and addiction. He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
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 therapy approaches guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking small steps towards them, which can help with anxiety, depression and coping with long-term health issues.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It uses practical exercises and experiments to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for stress, sleep problems, and mood management.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try approaches that fit the person's needs. Decisions about methods are made together, and plans are adjusted as progress is reviewed.
If you are considering online work, please confirm which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Different formats suit different practical needs such as quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth, or fitting a session around work or caring duties.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Barry help with?
He supports people with anxiety, depression, stress and addictions, plus grief, self-esteem and relationship or intimacy issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is integrative and practical, combining different methods to suit a person's needs and focusing on useful skills and small goals.
What kind of clinical experience does he have?
Barry has five years' counselling experience, with work in private practice, schools and current work in CAMHS.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an NCPS credential and a Professional Diploma in Psychological Counselling (level 5). He is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current 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 working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.