Therapist
Barry Dolan
NCPS
Calm practical counselling for real life challenges
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- Anxiety and depression
- Addiction support
- Practical coping skills
About Barry
Barry Dolan is a counsellor who helps people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, low self-esteem and stress. He also supports people dealing with grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep or eating difficulties, ADHD and the strain of life changes. Barry has five years' experience working in private practice, schools and in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). He holds an NCPS credential and a Professional Diploma in Psychological Counselling at level 5.
Barry uses an integrative approach that blends several evidence-informed methods. In sessions he aims to make things straightforward and practical. He listens, helps people make sense of patterns, and works on small steps that can change day-to-day life.
Clients can expect work with approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy, alongside client-centred conversations. Barry also draws on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills where emotional regulation and coping strategies are needed. He tailors the mix to the issue and the person in front of him.
His background includes study at Writtle University College in Chelmsford, Essex, and a range of front-line settings. That variety informs his practical focus and familiarity with family-related problems, foster care and adoption concerns, aging and long-term health conditions.
Sessions concentrate on clear goals and behaviour changes. Barry often uses exercises, short skills practice and planning between sessions. He encourages small experiments so people can test what helps them in real life.
Barry uses an integrative approach that blends several evidence-informed methods. In sessions he aims to make things straightforward and practical. He listens, helps people make sense of patterns, and works on small steps that can change day-to-day life.
Clients can expect work with approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy, alongside client-centred conversations. Barry also draws on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills where emotional regulation and coping strategies are needed. He tailors the mix to the issue and the person in front of him.
His background includes study at Writtle University College in Chelmsford, Essex, and a range of front-line settings. That variety informs his practical focus and familiarity with family-related problems, foster care and adoption concerns, aging and long-term health conditions.
Sessions concentrate on clear goals and behaviour changes. Barry often uses exercises, short skills practice and planning between sessions. He encourages small experiments so people can test what helps them in real life.
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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
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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How Barry uses therapy approaches online
Barry commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing patterns of behaviour, which can help with anxiety, depression and sleep or eating problems. ACT emphasises values-based action and learning to live with difficult thoughts, which can suit people coping with long-term conditions or ongoing distress.He also uses Attachment-Based ideas to understand relationship patterns and how early bonds shape current reactions. That approach can help when intimacy, abandonment or attachment issues are central to the problem. The therapist mixes these methods to match what each person needs rather than using one fixed model.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, and then adapt techniques together. Clients and therapist decide collaboratively which methods to try and when to change course.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions around work and family routines, reduced travel time and the ability to take shorter check-ins when days are busy. The original profile does not list specific session formats here, so confirm the exact session options before booking. Many people find that online sessions make it simpler to keep regular contact and practise new skills between meetings.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Barry help with?
Barry supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and addictions, plus relationship and intimacy concerns and issues such as ADHD and grief.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and integrative, combining short skills practice, reflective conversation and goal-focused planning to help people change daily habits.
What is his professional background?
He has five years' experience working privately, in schools and within CAMHS, and holds a Professional Diploma in Psychological Counselling at level 5.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as his professional credential.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin a course of sessions?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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