Counsellor profile
David Barr, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- CBT
- Mindfulness
- ACT
About David
Counsellor David Barr is a BACP member with four years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and also supports people facing low self-esteem, depression, addictions and problems with motivation. Sessions are conducted in English.
David uses clear, practical methods in sessions. He draws on cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try different responses. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and solution-focused work to help clients set short-term goals and focus on values.
In the room he aims to be direct and respectful. Conversations explore what is causing strain now and what small steps might reduce it. He helps people talk through communication difficulties, anger, financial worries, midlife questions and issues around attachment and abandonment.
Clients may work on managing impulses, changing unhelpful thinking, improving body image, or coping with caregiver stress. He can also help with relationship breakdown, divorce and separation concerns, and feelings of isolation or guilt. Work can include practical exercises, mindset techniques and goal-setting.
People deciding whether to book are invited to use the site process to match and arrange a first session. The therapist notes that session fees vary by location and that a subscription system is used which can be cancelled at any time.
Approaches used in online counselling and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect what matters to the client. It can help with anxiety, low mood and problems around motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behaviour and supports practical steps to change unhelpful routines and reduce distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then agree a way of working together. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.
Confirm the session formats available before booking as the biography does not list formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into a week, cut out travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make sessions possible when someone cannot be in the same place as their counsellor, while keeping the focus on practical strategies and agreed tasks between meetings.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does he help with most often?
He commonly supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, plus low self-esteem and depression.
What style of counselling does he use?
He uses practical, focused methods including cognitive behavioural ideas, mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and solution-focused work.
How long has he been practising?
He has four years of professional experience in counselling work.
What professional registration does he hold?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Session costs vary with location and are handled via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the 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.