- ACT
- CBT
- Hypnotherapy
About Barbara
Dr. Barbara Howard-Hunt is an NCPS-credentialed counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career difficulties, relationship strain and anger. Sessions are grounded in practical conversation and problem-solving rather than jargon.
Barbara focuses on straightforward conversations that help people notice patterns in thoughts and actions. She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centred methods to help people manage intense feelings and day-to-day reactions. Hypnotherapy and attachment-informed ideas are also part of her toolbox when they suit a client.
In sessions she listens for what gets in the way of the changes a person wants. She helps clients name worrying thoughts, practise different responses and try out new behaviours between sessions. Work can include building confidence, handling workplace stress, or dealing with the fallout of past trauma.
Barbara describes the first steps as practical and simple: work out goals together, agree on small experiments, and review what helps. The emphasis is on learning useful skills that can be used in daily life. This approach also covers specific issues like panic attacks, social anxiety and feelings of isolation.
People meet her for short-term focused work and for longer exploration of recurring patterns. She supports conversations about forgiveness, guilt, life purpose and multicultural concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients at present.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying values and taking small actions toward them while learning to let go of unhelpful struggles with thoughts. It can help with anxiety, frustration and persistent anger by shifting attention to what matters and building flexible responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people practise different ways of thinking and behaving to reduce distress and improve coping. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises straightforward listening and reflection, giving people space to make sense of their feelings and choose their next steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide with the client which methods make sense for their goals and preferences. That might mean starting with short practical skills from CBT, exploring values with ACT, or using a more reflective client-centred style as trust develops.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly combine approaches to match what a client needs, and this counsellor will work collaboratively to find the best fit.
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Experience
6+ 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, self-esteem, career concerns, relationship strain, anger and depression, plus related issues like guilt, isolation and workplace problems.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses practical, conversational methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centred approaches, with hypnotherapy and attachment ideas when suitable.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with adults on anxiety, trauma, confidence and work-related issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practise?
She holds NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I see her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered only to people in the United Kingdom; international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.