Walking Beside You on Your Journey
Person-centred counselling informed by science and storytelling to support meaningful, lasting change
Alongside you, every step
My name is Barry (he/him), and I believe your story deserves to be heard exactly as it is – without filters, judgement, or expectations.
As a person-centred counsellor, I spend my life exploring how human beings think, feel, and share their worlds. I don't offer rigid, clinical checkboxes. Instead, I offer my clients a calm, down-to-earth space where you don’t have to perform, mask, or have anything worked out. Just a real human connection, focused entirely on helping you navigate what's next.
Who I Work With
Overwhelmed by the Noise (Anxiety, Stress & Burnout)
Who this is for: You might find yourself feeling constantly wired, exhausted, or on edge. Perhaps you are experiencing generalised anxiety, workplace stress, or a persistent feeling of low self-esteem that leaves you feeling like you are never doing enough. From the outside, you might appear to have it all together, but internally, your mind is racing, and you feel disconnected from yourself.
How it feels: Like your system is permanently stuck on "high alert." It can feel difficult to quiet your thoughts, sleep peacefully, or find a sense of calm amidst the daily demands of life.
How we work together: I don't offer a quick fix or act as an outside expert. Instead, I combine a person-centred approach with an understanding of the mind to help you safely identify the sources of your anxiety, giving you the space to discover your own path to balance.
Stuck in a Heavy Place (Depression, Feeling Sad & Loss)
Who this is for: You might be navigating a major life transition, bereavement, separation, or a deep, lingering sense of feeling sad and lonely. Sometimes there isn’t a single, obvious trigger –just a heavy cloud of depression or a feeling that life has lost its colour, meaning, or direction.
How it feels: Like you are watching life happen from behind a glass screen, carrying a weight (trauma or past hurts) that feels too difficult to speak aloud.
How we work together: I provide a judgment-free space where you don’t have to hide your sadness. If words feel hard to find, we can gently use creative, narrative-driven approaches to help you make sense of your experience. I will walk alongside you as you safely unpack this chapter at your own pace.
Navigating Identity & Belonging (Neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ & Self-Confidence)
Who this is for: You are trying to find your footing in a world that wasn't necessarily built for your specific way of being. Perhaps you are exploring a late-mapped diagnosis of neurodiversity (like ADHD or Autism), navigating your LGBTQ+ identity, or struggling with a profound lack of self-confidence and belonging.
How it feels: Like you are constantly masking, adapting, or translating yourself for others, leaving you feeling profoundly misunderstood, isolated, or alienated from your true self.
How we work together: Grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own life, my role is to offer an authentic, accepting relationship. Our work is entirely client-led, whether through conversation or creative mediums, helping you dismantle outside expectations and build trust in your own voice.
Anon, 2026
“Barry’s online therapy sessions were so important for me at a deeply unhappy time. He created a very calming space to let me articulate the issues I was facing and listened intently before offering his take, without ever telling me what to do. Pretty much always he was spot on in his summaries and, over four sessions, he helped me gradually regain control of my turbulent mind and navigate to calmer waters. I would thoroughly recommend speaking to him to see if his person-centred approach would suit you as it did me.”
