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Barbara Craig, BACP

Barbara Craig is a counsellor who combines trauma-focused work with practical, person-centred care.

About Barbara

Barbara Craig is a counsellor who combines trauma-focused work with practical, person-centred care. She offers therapy in English and Polish and helps people talk through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and other life challenges. She draws on several approaches to suit each person.

Sessions can be open-ended or brief depending on what is needed. Barbara aims to create a non-judgemental space where people can explore emotions and patterns that feel stuck.

Background and approach

Her background includes five years of practice and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That experience has covered depression, low self-esteem, family and relationship problems, domestic abuse and coercive control, addictions and coping with major life changes. Barbara uses a blend of trauma-focused work, attachment ideas and cognitive behavioural tools.

She also includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred methods so the sessions stay practical and grounded. The mix is chosen to match what each person needs rather than following a single formula. She emphasises respect for diversity and offers multicultural understanding.

People from different backgrounds can expect a therapist who values dignity and listens without judgement. Getting support can feel daunting. Barbara describes therapy as a collaborative journey and offers guidance to help people reconnect with their values and make manageable changes in day-to-day life.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	383565	April 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Barbara lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Eating disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Ways of working Barbara names

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How therapeutic approaches work online

Trauma-focused work looks at the effects of past upsetting events and helps reduce their hold on daily life. It often uses structured conversations and grounding techniques to help people feel steadier when reminders or strong emotions arise.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, focuses on what matters to the person and on small actions that reflect those values. It teaches ways to notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting caught up in them, and to act in ways that match long-term goals.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns in close relationships. It helps people understand those patterns and practice new ways of relating that feel safer and more connected.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through options with each client and agree a plan based on needs, goals and personal preferences. That collaborative process may change as therapy unfolds and new priorities appear.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face connection and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or use less bandwidth. Chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, journaling between sessions or when writing helps the person think more clearly. Together these options make it easier to use therapy around work, family or travel commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns can be brought to therapy?

Common issues include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, addictions, self-esteem and coping with life changes.

What is the therapy style like?

Work is person-centred and practical. Therapy blends trauma-focused approaches with CBT, attachment ideas and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address thoughts, feelings and behaviour.

How much experience does the counsellor have?

Barbara has five years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns including domestic abuse, loss, relationship issues and emotional regulation.

Where is the therapist based and what are the credentials?

The therapist practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Polish to accommodate speakers of either language.

What session formats are offered online?

Therapy can be delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what the client prefers.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin a therapy relationship?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.