- Attachment ideas
- Client-centred work
- CBT techniques
About Randa
Randa Barnes is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 13 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, trauma and anger. Sessions are offered in English and Arabic and she accepts international clients.
Randa uses a practical, person-focused way of working. She listens for the patterns that keep problems repeating, and helps people try different ways of responding. That can mean identifying unhelpful thoughts, practising present-moment skills, or looking at how family history affects today's behaviour.
Her work draws on attachment-based ideas to notice how early relationships shape expectations of others. She also uses client-centred listening so people can talk things through at their own pace. Cognitive behavioural techniques are brought in when thinking and behaviour patterns need testing and adjusting.
Sessions often include simple exercises to practise between meetings. These might be mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity, thought records to spot automatic reactions, or coaching-style tasks to improve communication. Randa pays attention to cultural and family influences when these matter to the issue.
People contact her for a mix of life problems and diagnosed conditions, including ADHD, bipolar symptoms, addictions and eating or sleeping difficulties. She also works with concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, control problems and guilt. The emphasis is on practical steps that reduce angry reactions and improve day-to-day coping.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Randa uses attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques in her work. Attachment-based ideas look at how early relationships shape expectations and reactions, which helps when anger comes from feeling rejected or unheard. Cognitive behavioural techniques focus on noticing thoughts and testing them, which can reduce automatic angry responses and improve practical problem solving.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to decide what fits best, based on the person's goals, preferences and the problems they bring. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Confirm current session formats before booking to know which options are provided. Online work can make fitting therapy around life easier, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day, or offering audio-only sessions when bandwidth is limited. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises for remote sessions so that mindfulness practice, thought records and communication coaching still get done between meetings.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Arabic
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting worries, depression, trauma and anger among other concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She combines attachment-based thinking, client-centred listening and cognitive behavioural techniques to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
How long has she practised?
She has 13 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies by location and sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to see her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.