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Douglas Barbieri, BACP

Douglas Barbieri is a counsellor with six years of practice based in the United Kingdom.

About Douglas

Douglas Barbieri is a counsellor with six years of practice based in the United Kingdom. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem or depression. He speaks English and Portuguese and works with people remotely, including international clients.

Douglas offers a calm, steady presence during difficult conversations. He encourages clients to talk through feelings and to notice patterns that influence mood and behaviour.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to increase self-awareness and to give practical ways to cope with intense emotions. His approach draws on several well known methods, including Trauma-Focused Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). That means sessions can include exploring past events, focusing on current thoughts and behaviours, and putting the client’s own goals at the centre of the work.

Douglas has experience helping people deal with complex concerns such as dissociation, addiction, chronic pain, attachment issues, guilt and shame, and problems with communication or control. He also supports people facing bereavement, infidelity, fatherhood issues and struggles with identity or body image. People can expect a straightforward style.

He listens without judgement and offers fresh viewpoints to help with decision making. Therapy is presented as a collaborative process where the client’s priorities guide each session.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	394502	February 2027

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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

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How Douglas uses different approaches online

Douglas combines Trauma-Focused Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) when working online. Trauma-Focused Therapy involves carefully exploring how past events continue to affect daily life and developing ways to reduce distress. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s goals and experience at the heart of sessions, offering a non-judgemental space to talk and be heard. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Douglas will discuss goals and preferences with each person and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust techniques as needs change over time.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or suit those who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat or text-based messaging can provide regular check-ins and brief coaching between longer sessions. These options increase flexibility and make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression, alongside related issues such as addiction, dissociation and chronic pain.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are client-centred and collaborative, with a practical focus on thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Techniques may include exploring past events and changing unhelpful thinking patterns.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has six years of professional experience working with people on a range of mental health concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

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

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and he accepts international clients.

In what formats are sessions available?

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

How is cost handled?

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

What is the first step to start therapy?

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