Counsellor profile
Barbora Bruff, BACP
Counsellor - stress and addiction support
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Compassion fatigue
About Barbora
Counsellor Barbora Bruff is BACP registered and has three years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. Barbora speaks English and Slovak and accepts international clients.
Barbora draws on experience gained in critical care settings to help people manage overwhelming feelings and work through difficult events. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps and on talking through what is happening now. She aims to make sense of symptoms and responses so people can find ways to cope day to day.
She also supports people dealing with life-stage issues such as ageing, midlife crisis, fertility and end-of-life concerns. Other areas she assists with include attachment questions, body image, cancer-related worries, postpartum depression and process addictions such as gambling or exercise. Barbora uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work.
In sessions she pays attention to stress related to job roles that involve high pressure, including first responder and hospice settings. She helps people notice patterns and try practical alternatives that fit their life. Discussions cover guilt, shame, grief and questions of life purpose when these come up.
People who choose to work with her start by noting practical goals and the changes they want to make. Barbora aims to keep conversations straightforward and focused. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Approaches used and how online counselling works
Barbora uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address core problems. One approach focuses on understanding how thoughts, behaviours and feelings link together and on testing small, practical changes to reduce anxiety and depression. Another approach looks at trauma and abuse by helping people process distressing memories and learn ways to manage strong reactions in daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Barbora will discuss different methods with each person and decide together which suits their needs and goals. That collaborative decision is reviewed as progress is made and new needs appear.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, caregiving or other commitments. They can also offer shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed, or avoid travel time for appointments. Registered or accredited professionals can often adapt the format to match practical needs and preferences.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Slovak
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and compassion fatigue, plus related issues such as grief, guilt and life-stage concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical, talk-focused approach. Sessions aim to identify patterns and try concrete steps to improve day-to-day coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience, including time working in critical care settings that informed her work with compassion fatigue.
Which professional body is she registered with and where does she practise?
She is registered with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I am outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients. She works in English and Slovak.
What session formats does she offer?
The biography does not specify exact session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.