Barry Dolan , NCPS

Barry Dolan helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and low mood. He also supports those dealing with grief, relationship strain, self‑esteem problems, sleep or eating concerns, and the practical shocks of life change. He works in an approachable, straightforward way and speaks English. Barry has practised as a counsellor since March 2020, building five years of experience across independent work and school settings. He currently works in CAMHS and has trained at Writtle University/College in Chelmsford, Essex. His highest qualification is a Professional Diploma in Psychological Counselling, noted as Prof Dip Psy C, and he holds NCPS on his record. He uses an integrative style that draws on several well‑known methods. Sessions are conversational and focused on what the person brings in that day. Practical strategies and short exercises are combined with time to talk about feelings and history. In therapy he aims to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try small changes, and build coping skills. He also works with specific issues such as addiction, attachment questions, ADHD and compassion fatigue. He pays attention to both emotions and everyday routines, for example sleep and work patterns. Barry accepts international clients and offers work that is tailored to each person. To start, people are asked to use the site process to match with him and arrange sessions. He keeps explanations plain and concentrates on what will help next, one step at a time.

Approaches used in remote counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress by teaching simple exercises to reduce avoidance and increase valued activity.

Attachment‑Based Therapy looks at early relationships and how these shape current patterns. It can help people understand relationship difficulties, attachment questions and intimacy issues by linking past experience with present reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then agree a plan together. That means trying methods that fit the person's situation and adjusting as therapy progresses.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check‑ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also be adapted to focus on behavioural tasks, thought records and skills practice between sessions, while keeping discussions focused on what matters now.