Barry Dolan , NCPS

Barry Dolan is a counsellor in the United Kingdom who has been practising since March 2020 and has built five years of professional experience across private practice, schools, and work within CAMHS. He trained in counselling at Writtle University/College in Chelmsford, Essex, and holds NCPS as well as a Professional Diploma in Psychological Counselling (Prof Dip Psy C), a level 5 counselling qualification. He uses an integrative approach that combines different therapeutic methods to fit each person's situation rather than relying on a single technique.

Barry has focused experience supporting people with anxiety and depression, addictions, experiences of abuse, confidence building, and general health and wellbeing. His clinical background in both educational settings and child and adolescent mental health services informs a flexible, developmentally aware style of practice. He is accepting clients and is open to working with international clients. More information is available on his website, which is linked in his profile.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Barry often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into his work. ACT helps people clarify their values and commit to meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - it can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress-related struggles. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape current patterns, and it can help with relationship difficulties, intimacy issues, and trust concerns. CBT is a practical, skills-oriented approach that explores links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and is widely used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Barry collaborates with each person to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he tailors or blends approaches as sessions progress to achieve the best fit.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - appointments can take place by video call or phone, and support is also available through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or travel, and to continue consistent care when in-person visits are not possible.