We are all stories. This is mine.

About me

My name is Barry Gibb, PhD (he/him), and I’m a person-centred counsellor based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. I blend compassionate, client-focused therapy with a light, creative approach shaped by my background in neuroscience and filmmaking.

Born in Dundee and raised in a working-class home, I quickly learned the value of work, commitment and care for others. I went on to study molecular biology at Dundee University and completed a PhD in neuroscience at King’s College London, exploring neurological conditions such as motor neurone disease and Parkinson’s. After a decade in research, I followed a long-standing creative drive into filmmaking, specialising in stories about health, mental illness, and the human experience.

Today, I draw on these combined experiences to help clients explore and transform their personal stories into opportunities for growth and resilience. My practice is informed by a deep passion for people, science, the arts, and reflective, evidence-informed work inspired by Carl Rogers. I aim to offer a therapeutic relationship that is both deeply empathic and intellectually grounded.

I run a private counselling practice, working with clients online and face-to-face, and also volunteer with Beyond Counselling in Wolverhampton.

Education & Training

  • MSc. Counselling & Psychotherapy, Keele University, Level 7, Distinction

  • PhD, Neuroscience & Molecular Biology

  • Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy, MBACP.

  • “More Than A Feeling” This article was first published in Therapy Today, the journal of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Feb 2026

  • Voluntary Counselling, Beyond Counselling, The Workspace, Wolverhampton.

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.”