Barbara Josik , BACP

Barbara Josik is an integrative psychodynamic counsellor who provides a warm, non-judgemental and compassionate space for people to explore difficult thoughts, feelings, and life events. Drawing on an integrative psychodynamic framework, she works to help clients bring previously out-of-awareness patterns into view so they can better understand how past experiences influence current reactions and relationships.

Her practice is built around a range of therapeutic methods, including psychodynamic approaches, humanistic work, trauma-informed practice, body psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, Gestalt methods and inner child work. This flexibility allows her to tailor sessions to the whole person and to the specific challenges each individual brings. Sessions are usually fifty minutes and held weekly, with the option to meet more frequently when clinically appropriate and available.

The first session is an opportunity for mutual introduction: clients can describe what has brought them to therapy, learn about how she works, and together decide if the fit feels right. Barbara has supported people across a variety of mental health and therapeutic settings with issues such as anxiety, depression, abuse, social anxiety, anger management, trauma, relationship and family difficulties, stress, loss and bereavement, and low self-esteem. She holds the BACP credential - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Integrative approaches for effective online therapy

Barbara blends psychodynamic therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques to support clients in online sessions. Psychodynamic therapy helps explore how past experiences and early relationships shape current feelings and patterns, which can be useful for relationship issues, attachment concerns and longstanding emotional difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety, low mood and stress. Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the heart of the process, emphasising empathy and collaboration so individuals can discover their own solutions and build self-understanding.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Barbara works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods are likely to be the best fit. This shared planning helps shape a personalised path forward.

Online sessions - by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - provide flexibility for people balancing work, family or other commitments. These options make it easier to access regular support from a licensed professional without needing to travel, and allow therapy to continue in a way that fits each client’s life.