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Barry Golten, BACP

Barry Golten is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and the effects of trauma and abuse.

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About Barry

Barry Golten is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and the effects of trauma and abuse. He supports those facing life changes, grief, relationship or intimacy issues, and problems with addiction. He also offers coaching around career, purpose and compassion fatigue.

He uses a calm, practical style and listens closely to what each person needs. Barry trained as an Integrative Counsellor early in his career and has worked in the charity sector for many years.

Background and approach

He spent almost two decades in management and later delivered training in trauma, attachment and resilience. His background blends hands-on support work with teaching and leadership roles. Over time Barry moved into solution-focused practice and then integrated other perspectives.

He draws on Internal Family Systems ideas alongside person-centred and psychodynamic understandings. Sessions tend to focus on noticing the parts of yourself that get in the way and on small, achievable steps forward. People can expect a steady, straightforward approach.

Barry aims to be fully present in sessions and to build a trusting working relationship. He offers therapy and coaching in ways that fit each person’s life and goals. Barry is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, holds around ten years of recent practice experience, and works with clients in the United Kingdom and internationally in English.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	386015	December 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 Barry lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Depression
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Self-love

Ways of working Barry names

Internal Family Systems

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How therapeutic approaches work online

Internal Family Systems (IFS) looks at the different parts that make up a person and how they relate. In practice this means noticing protective or wounded parts, giving them a voice and helping them unburden from painful roles; it can help with trauma, shame and self-criticism.

Barry also uses solution-focused ideas alongside person-centred and psychodynamic thinking. Solution-focused work emphasises small, practical steps and building on what already works, which suits people wanting clear, goal-driven sessions. Person-centred elements keep the focus on being heard and respected while psychodynamic ideas help make sense of how past experiences shape current reactions.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Barry will work with each person to identify what fits their needs, goals and preferences, and adjust methods as therapy progresses. He aims to be collaborative and responsive rather than pushing one single model.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation across distances, phone sessions need less bandwidth, live chat can suit short check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and travel.

Frequently asked

What issues does Barry help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem problems and relationship or intimacy-related concerns.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a calm, practical and person-centred style that focuses on small steps and building a trusting working relationship.

What is his professional background?

Barry trained as an Integrative Counsellor, worked in the charity sector for many years, spent almost two decades in management and later delivered training in trauma, attachment and resilience.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What formats are offered for sessions?

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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?

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