- person centred
- integrative approach
- neurodiversity experience
About Barry
Barry Foots is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He presents as a person-centred, integrative counsellor who works with adults facing a range of concerns including grief, life changes, anxiety, depression and anger.
He describes the person-centred approach as one that treats each person as the expert on their own story. In sessions he looks for people’s strengths and builds from those. He also draws on other therapeutic ideas when they help the work, so sessions can feel practical and flexible.
Barry has worked with people managing grief and loss, adapting to big life changes, and dealing with low self-worth or thoughts of suicide. He also has experience supporting people with special needs and neurodiversity, and people who are navigating sexuality and LGBT concerns.
His style is direct and down-to-earth. He talks through what is happening, helps identify unhelpful patterns, and supports practical steps to change how someone responds to stress or anger. Sessions focus on clear, manageable goals rather than abstract theory.
People looking for help with work stress, parenting strain, relationships, or ongoing frustration often find a straightforward way to address their difficulties with him. He asks about the everyday situations where anger shows up and works with the person to try different responses.
To begin, he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. He notes that subscription fees vary by location and can be cancelled at any time.
Practical therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Barry works from a person-centred base, which focuses on the person's own experience and strengths. This approach helps when someone wants to understand the situations that trigger their anger and build on what already works for them.He also uses integrative, evidence-based techniques when they fit the issue. That can mean introducing practical strategies for stress and anxiety, or straightforward exercises to address low mood and unhelpful thoughts. These techniques are intended to reduce immediate distress and give tools for everyday situations.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, what has or has not helped before, and try methods that suit the individual's needs and preferences. Sessions are adjusted over time based on what the person finds useful.
Session formats are not detailed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. He asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to discuss which ways of working will suit them.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he work with?
He works with grief, life changes, stress, anxiety, depression, anger and related concerns such as self-esteem and career strain.
What is his therapeutic style?
He is person centred and integrative, which means he listens to the person's experience and draws on other approaches when useful.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does accept international clients.
How are sessions arranged and charged?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.