- Internal Family Systems
- Solution focused ideas
- Person centred approach
About Barry
Barry Golten is a BACP counsellor with ten years' experience based in the United Kingdom. He works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma and other life changes. He also supports issues around LGBT identity, ADHD and men’s concerns.
He originally trained as an integrative counsellor and later worked in the charity sector for many years. That background led him into training and consultancy roles, delivering learning on trauma, attachment and resilience. Over time he blended several ways of working into a practical, person-focused approach.
Barry uses a mix of solution-focused ideas and psychodynamic thinking alongside a person-centred stance. He looks for strengths and practical steps clients can try, while also attending to how past experiences shape current reactions. Internal Family Systems is one named approach he draws on to understand internal parts and self-relations.
Sessions aim to be regular and consistent, with a counsellor present to help talk things through and test out different ways of responding. He offers therapy, coaching and training, and often helps people discover small, useful changes that reduce overwhelm and improve relationships.
People come to him with issues such as anger, career uncertainty, intimacy struggles, bereavement and feelings of isolation. He also works with complex themes like attachment wounds, abandonment, guilt and shame. His style favours practical conversation, clear ideas and attention to deeper patterns that influence behaviour.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Internal Family Systems helps people notice and talk with the different parts inside them. It describes how one part might carry anger, while another holds fear, and it offers ways to listen to those parts so they feel less reactive. This can be useful for anger, shame, grief and relationship tensions.Solution-focused ideas concentrate on small, practical changes and clear goals. Rather than spending all the time on what went wrong, this approach looks for exceptions and builds on what already works. It is often helpful when someone wants faster, action-oriented steps to reduce stress and improve interactions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will discuss what seems to help, try different methods and agree next steps with the client. That collaborative process aims to match the approach to the person's needs, goals and preferences.
Confirm session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a working day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people choose whether to use video or an alternative depending on bandwidth or comfort, making it simpler to keep regular appointments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma, grief and related life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He blends person-centred listening with solution-focused methods and psychodynamic thinking to find practical next steps and explore underlying patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of counselling experience and a longer background working in the charity and training sectors.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I'm in another country?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.