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About Barbara
Barbara Cross is an NCPS counsellor based in the United Kingdom with nine years of practice. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, parenting pressures and anger. She also supports those facing trauma, abuse and major life changes.
Her way of working is pluralistic and collaborative. That means she draws on several approaches and adapts them to what the client needs. Sessions tend to be practical and conversational, focusing on what is happening now and what can be done differently.
Barbara uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thought patterns and try small changes in behaviour. She also uses Client-Centred Therapy to help people get clearer about their feelings and values by listening without direction. Hypnotherapy and Motivational Interviewing are other tools she may bring in when they fit the client’s goals.
People looking to manage anger will find techniques aimed at recognising triggers, testing alternatives to reactive responses, and building steady coping strategies. Her work also explores how past experiences and attachment patterns influence current reactions and relationships.
Sessions combine practical skill-building with reflective discussion. The aim is to increase awareness, reduce impulsive reactions, and help clients make choices that feel more manageable. New clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to begin.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Barbara commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify patterns of thinking that feed anxiety, anger or low mood, then works with clients on small practical experiments to change those patterns. Client-Centred Therapy is used alongside this to help clients name their feelings and values through guided listening and reflective conversation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist discusses goals and preferences with each person and adapts methods as needed. That collaborative process helps decide whether CBT techniques, person-centred exploration or hypnotherapy would be most useful for a particular concern.
The profile does not specify the exact session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can use whatever combination of approaches fits the client’s goals and day-to-day life, and the therapist will help design sessions that work practically for each person.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, relationship issues, parenting pressures, career concerns and anger among other life problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is pluralistic and collaborative, mixing conversational, practical techniques with reflective exploration to suit each client.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.