Barbara Craig , BACP

Barbara Craig is a fully qualified and accredited therapist who works with adults and with couples and other relationship configurations. She supports people experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, loss and disenfranchised grief, family and relationship difficulties, life transitions, and the effects of domestic abuse and coercive control. Barbara offers both open-ended therapy and short-term counselling in English and Polish, tailoring the length and focus of work to individual needs.

Barbara holds BACP accreditation - a professional credential from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and practises from an integrative perspective. She combines elements of psychodynamic work, including attachment theory, with person-centred, cognitive-behavioural, Acceptance and Commitment, and family or systemic approaches. This blend allows her to adapt methods to the unique concerns and goals of each client.

Her practice emphasises a non-judgemental, empathetic space where people can explore emotional struggles and life challenges. She affirms diversity and multicultural approaches, welcoming individuals from all protected characteristics and advocating for dignity and respect in therapeutic work. Barbara regards a trusting therapist-client relationship as central to meaningful change and aims to support people in discovering a more authentic sense of self.

Reaching out for therapy is acknowledged as a brave step, and Barbara would consider it a privilege to accompany someone on that journey.

How therapeutic approaches and online support work together

Barbara often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action while learning to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. This approach can support people facing anxiety, depression, and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore patterns in close relationships, early attachment history, and how those patterns affect current bonds and intimacy - it can be particularly helpful for relationship issues, attachment concerns, and trauma-related difficulties. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises an empathetic, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship where the person is respected and supported to lead the direction of their own growth, which supports self-esteem and personal insight.

Finding the right approach is treated as part of the therapeutic process. Barbara collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and integrates techniques as appropriate rather than following a single model. The result is a tailored plan that evolves with the client's progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, by phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to work with licensed professionals from different locations. These options help maintain continuity of care and make it simpler to access support when it is needed.