- ACT
- Attachment work
- CBT
About Barbara
Barbara Craig is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years' experience. She works with adults on issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, parenting stress and anger. Sessions are offered in English and Polish and Barbara supports people from diverse backgrounds.
She uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based work and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). In sessions she focuses on practical steps people can try between meetings. That might mean noticing unhelpful thought patterns, practising short mindfulness exercises, or identifying personal values to guide choices.
Barbara has experience helping people cope with trauma and abuse, addiction, difficult family dynamics, and the strain of life transitions. She also supports those dealing with abandonment, attachment concerns, blended family issues and separation. Conversations cover both current difficulties and how past relationships influence present feelings.
Her work draws on person-centred ideas that prioritise the client’s perspective, alongside psychodynamic material about attachment. Therapy can be open-ended or short term depending on what the person wants. Sessions aim to improve day-to-day coping, reduce reactive anger, and make relationships easier to manage.
When people contact her they complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange a first session. The counsellor helps set goals and suggests small, practical steps to try between sessions. Many people find clear strategies and new ways to handle anger and stress helpful over time.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values, even when feelings are difficult. It can be useful for ongoing anger, stress and life changes where action matters more than changing every feeling.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in earlier relationships and how they show up now. It helps people understand why certain situations trigger strong reactions and supports building different ways of relating that reduce repeated conflict.
Barbara combines these with Client-Centred principles that focus on the person’s perspective and pace. Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and offer a collaborative plan so the client and counsellor can try methods that fit needs and preferences.
If you want online sessions, please confirm the specific session formats available before booking. Make sure practical matters are considered too, such as how a session fits into the working day, whether you prefer a shorter check-in or a full conversation, and if you need an option that uses less bandwidth or no camera. Registered or accredited professionals often find online work can help people fit therapy into everyday life without long travel.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Polish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with adults on depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, parenting stress, addictions and anger among other issues.
What is her approach in sessions?
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, client-centred listening and CBT to offer practical steps and reflective conversation.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years' experience working with adults on a range of concerns including trauma, loss and relationship issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Polish.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any time zone details when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.