Barry Dolan , NCPS

Barry Dolan has practiced as a counsellor since March 2020 and brings five years of clinical experience across private work, school settings, and his current role in CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services). He trained in counselling at Writtle University/College in Chelmsford, Essex, and holds a Professional Diploma in Psychological Counselling - a Level 5 qualification - alongside the NCPS credential. Barry uses an integrative approach that blends established modalities to tailor support to each person’s needs, drawing on therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

He works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety and depression, addiction and substance-related issues, experiences of abuse, confidence and self-esteem, health and wellbeing, and relationship and family difficulties. Barry also supports people facing grief, trauma, parenting challenges, ADHD, and other complex life changes. His practice emphasizes collaborative work - exploring goals, building coping skills, and helping clients find practical strategies that fit their values and circumstances. Barry accepts clients in the United Kingdom and works with international clients, offering flexible options to connect and begin therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Barry draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, while clarifying personal values and taking committed actions that align with what matters most - useful for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore how early relationships shape current patterns, helping clients improve connection, boundaries, and emotional regulation in close relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to change them, which can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Barry works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, and adapts methods over time to find the best fit. The focus is on practical, values-driven change delivered in partnership with the client.

Online therapy with Barry is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from home or while traveling, helping people maintain continuity of care and fit therapy into busy lives.