Barbara Harrison

Barbara Harrison is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing relationship strain, separation and divorce, anxiety, low self-esteem and the stress of life changes. She supports clients dealing with grief, trauma, sleep problems, anger and career-related concerns. Her approach is down-to-earth and respectful, with an emphasis on listening and practical next steps.

With five years' experience she adapts conversations to each person. Sessions focus on what matters now, whether that is rebuilding confidence, managing panic or making a plan for work and life transitions. She also brings coaching tools for motivation and career thinking when helpful.

Barbara draws on client-centred work to place the person's experience at the heart of therapy. She uses mindfulness techniques to help with stress and sleeplessness, and psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat in relationships. Trauma-informed methods are applied where past events continue to affect daily life.

People are treated with sensitivity and patience. Barbara aims to create a space where concerns can be talked through, and practical options can be explored. Conversations are tailored rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

She also offers relationship-focused sessions that use Imago relationship ideas to improve communication and mutual understanding. Those considering separation or divorce can discuss coping strategies and next steps in a steady, paced way.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Barbara uses client-centred work to keep the focus on the person's experience and priorities. This approach involves open listening and reflecting what you say so you can notice choices and decide on next steps; it is useful for improving confidence and coping with life changes.

She also draws on trauma-focused methods when past events are affecting day-to-day life. Trauma-focused work helps people learn ways to reduce distressing reactions and build steady routines that feel more manageable. Imago relationship ideas are used in relationship sessions to help partners understand each other's needs and practise clearer communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will gently test what helps, adjust methods to match your goals, and discuss which tools to try next. This is a collaborative process based on your needs and preferences.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits your schedule. It can also make some tasks simpler, such as using guided mindfulness exercises or sharing written reflections between meetings.