- CBT techniques
- Attachment work
- Person centred
About Barbara
Barbara Coates is a psychotherapist registered with the BACP in the United Kingdom with five years of professional practice. She holds a Master's degree and works from an integrative perspective that draws on several approaches. Barbara lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship concerns, sleep problems and anger among the areas she helps people with.
Barbara focuses on listening and responding without judgement. She aims to build a setting where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about openly. Sessions include time to understand what is happening now and how past experiences may be influencing present reactions.
Her work brings together Attachment-Based ideas, Client-Centred ways of talking and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) tools. That mix is used to help people spot patterns, try different responses and learn practical strategies for day-to-day situations. CBT is used to map links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and to break problems into manageable steps.
Practical tasks and strategies are common in sessions. People may work on emotional regulation, managing anxiety, building routines, grief processing and tools for handling anger and strong feelings. Barbara also supports recovery from traumatic events and helps strengthen self-esteem and confidence.
She adapts the work to each person's situation and reviews progress along the way. To begin, the site asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a first session through the online options button.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-Based work looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional responses. Online sessions can use this approach to help people understand patterns of closeness, abandonment fears or attachment-related anger and then practise new ways of relating. Client-Centred therapy focuses on open, non-judgemental listening and supports people to find their own solutions through reflective conversation. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers concrete techniques to map thoughts, feelings, physical reactions and behaviours, and to test small behavioural experiments to reduce distress.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together with the client decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process means the plan can change as progress is reviewed and new needs emerge.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy around work and daily life and avoiding travel time. If you need details about the exact session formats offered, please confirm the current options before booking using the online therapy options button. Registered or accredited professionals use online sessions to deliver talking therapy, structured CBT tasks and reflective attachment work in ways that can slot into a weekday break or an evening routine.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, sleeping problems, anger and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses an integrative, client-centred style that encourages open discussion and practical strategies. The work includes listening, mapping patterns and trying out coping tools.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Barbara has five years of professional experience working as a psychotherapist in the UK.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking by using the online therapy options button and the matching process.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.