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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 no one should have to face life’s challenges alone. As a person-centred counsellor, I believe healing happens through real, human connection. I offer a calm, compassionate space where you don’t have to perform, explain yourself, or have everything worked out.

Barry Gibb (He/Him)
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Rebecca Williams, MBACP, Executive Director, Beyond Counselling

“It has been an absolute privilege to work with Barry. His natural warmth, compassion, and genuine acceptance of every individual are evident in every interaction he has. Barry has worked with people from diverse backgrounds and with complex personal histories, and he has consistently ensured that each person feels deeply listened to and never judged. His presence, empathy, and professionalism make him an exceptional counsellor.”

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.

Availability for clients, online or in-person

Available for Creative Health project facilitation across the UK