Barbara Josik, BACP
Integrative psychodynamic counsellor in the UK
- BACP member
- Psychodynamic approach
- Speaks English and Polish
About Barbara Josik
Barbara Josik is an integrative psychodynamic counsellor based in the United Kingdom who offers a warm, non-judgemental and compassionate space for individuals navigating difficult thoughts, emotions and life events. With four years of experience, she works from an integrative psychodynamic framework, a well-established approach that supports increased self-awareness and helps people uncover patterns and dynamics that have been outside of conscious view.
Barbara tailors therapy to each person by blending psychodynamic, humanistic and trauma-informed perspectives with body psychotherapy techniques, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Gestalt methods and inner-child work. This flexible, person-centred approach attends both to emotional history and to present-day challenges, allowing the work to respond to whatever the client brings into the room.
Therapy with Barbara is presented as a process that benefits from commitment and patience; sessions are typically scheduled weekly for fifty minutes, with the option to increase frequency depending on need and availability. The first session is an opportunity for mutual introduction - to explore what has brought a person to therapy and to explain Barbara's way of working so the two can decide together how best to proceed. She has supported people with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, grief and bereavement, low self-esteem and many other concerns. Barbara holds BACP, a UK professional counselling association, and offers work in English and Polish.
Barbara tailors therapy to each person by blending psychodynamic, humanistic and trauma-informed perspectives with body psychotherapy techniques, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Gestalt methods and inner-child work. This flexible, person-centred approach attends both to emotional history and to present-day challenges, allowing the work to respond to whatever the client brings into the room.
Therapy with Barbara is presented as a process that benefits from commitment and patience; sessions are typically scheduled weekly for fifty minutes, with the option to increase frequency depending on need and availability. The first session is an opportunity for mutual introduction - to explore what has brought a person to therapy and to explain Barbara's way of working so the two can decide together how best to proceed. She has supported people with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, grief and bereavement, low self-esteem and many other concerns. Barbara holds BACP, a UK professional counselling association, and offers work in English and Polish.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Barbara Josik have?
Barbara Josik has four years of experience.
Is Barbara Josik a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP, which is a professional counselling association in the United Kingdom. No additional registration details were provided.
In which languages does Barbara Josik provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Polish.
Where is Barbara Josik located?
Barbara is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Barbara Josik as my therapist?
You can work with Barbara through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Barbara Josik work with international clients?
No. Barbara Josik does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Barbara Josik cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrating Psychodynamic and Practical Approaches Online
Barbara uses psychodynamic therapy to help people explore how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence current feelings and relationships. This approach supports deeper insight into recurring difficulties and can be useful for issues such as attachment, grief and long-standing relational patterns.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. CBT is often effective for managing anxiety, low mood and stress by teaching practical skills and new ways of responding.
Mindfulness therapy is offered as a complementary approach that cultivates present-moment awareness and self-compassion, supporting emotional regulation and reduced reactivity.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Barbara collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, needs and preferences, adjusting the focus as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Barbara is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people juggling work, family and other commitments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access registered professionals and therapists from home or other convenient locations.