- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused tasks
About David
David Barr is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. He helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, eating concerns, anger and career worries.
He works in a straightforward way. Conversations focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. He adapts what happens in sessions to suit each person's situation rather than using one fixed method.
His approach draws on evidence-based techniques such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused work. That means sessions can include noticing helpful and unhelpful thoughts, building small behaviour changes, and learning mindfulness exercises to reduce reactivity.
David also pays attention to related issues that often come up, including attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, communication and control problems. He will talk through what matters most to the person and set short-term goals to measure progress.
Sessions are conversational and task-oriented. People who come to him often leave with clear actions to try between meetings and ways to track how those changes affect their temper, mood or relationships. The focus is on making day-to-day life feel more manageable and on reducing repeated patterns of frustration and resentment.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting carried away by them, then take value-led actions. It can help when anger or resentment keeps getting in the way of relationships. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical tasks to shift unhelpful patterns; it is useful for stress, anxiety and repeated anger responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss options with each person and make decisions together about what to try first, based on problems, goals and preferences. That collaborative process can include short experiments and agreed tasks between sessions to see what helps.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting counselling around work and family commitments and reducing travel time. Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to keep short, regular check-ins and to use time between meetings for the exercises agreed with their therapist.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, eating concerns, anger and career issues.
How would he work with my anger?
He uses practical conversations that identify triggers, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and introduce small behavioural changes to reduce reactivity and resentment.
What is his background and experience?
He has four years of professional experience working with the range of concerns listed in his profile.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can he work with people outside the UK?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.