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Barry Foots, BACP

Barry Foots is a counsellor who uses a person-centred, integrative approach.

About Barry

Barry Foots is a counsellor who uses a person-centred, integrative approach. He sees each person as the expert on their life and draws on their strengths to help them move through hard times. He holds a BACP credential and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

Barry specialises in grief and loss, coping with life changes, stress and anxiety, and trauma and abuse. He also supports people dealing with depression, low self-esteem, anger and parenting strain.

Background and approach

Additional focus areas include autism and Asperger syndrome, ADHD, sexuality and men's issues. In sessions he creates a calm, empathic space and listens closely to what matters most. Conversations are grounded and practical, aimed at helping clients notice resources they already have.

He can draw on other therapeutic ideas when a different way of working will help. Barry has worked with people facing bereavement, major life shifts and long-term stress. He also has experience with neurodiversity and special needs, so he is used to adapting how he talks and plans work to fit each person.

The aim is to make steady progress at a pace that feels right. Taking the first step can feel daunting and he acknowledges that. Barry offers support without judgement and helps people build clearer options for change.

Many clients find simply being heard helps them start to feel less stuck.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	393433	August 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.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Grief
Coping with life changes
Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Caregiver issues and stress
Men's issues
Sexuality

Approaches that guide online sessions

Barry works from a person-centred foundation, which means he listens attentively and follows what the client brings to the room. This approach helps people feel understood and supports work on grief, self-esteem and relationship stresses. He also uses an integrative stance, borrowing techniques from other evidence-based methods to meet each person's needs. That can include practical coping strategies for anxiety or tasks to help process trauma and difficult memories.

Finding the right way of working is a collaborative process. Barry will talk with each client about goals, preferences and what feels manageable. Together they decide which approaches to try and adjust them as work progresses so that the sessions stay relevant and useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls suit fuller conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and messaging are useful for shorter reflections, ongoing support between sessions, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties or location.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Barry commonly help with?

Barry works with grief, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety and trauma and abuse. He also supports people with depression, low self-esteem, anger, parenting strain and career questions.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He offers a person-centred, integrative approach that starts by listening closely. Sessions focus on the client's strengths and may include other therapeutic ideas when helpful.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom and has supported people through bereavement, life transitions and long-term stress.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does he use?

Barry offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions priced?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.