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Barry Foots, BACP

Person-centred counsellor for life changes
  • Person-centred and integrative
  • Grief and life transitions
  • Neurodiversity experience

About Barry Foots

Barry Foots is a UK-licensed counsellor with three years of professional experience who works from a person-centred, integrative approach. He believes that people are the experts in their own lives and that identifying and building on existing strengths can help them move through difficult periods. As an integrative practitioner he combines elements from a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor support to each person's needs rather than relying on a single method.

Barry has supported clients through grief and loss, major life changes, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and low self-worth. He also has extensive experience working with special needs and neurodiverse clients, including autism and Asperger Syndrome, and addresses issues relating to relationships, family, parenting, career, and identity. His work includes supporting people coping with trauma, stress, anger, eating difficulties, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

In sessions he aims to create an empathic, nonjudgmental environment where client and counsellor collaborate to explore challenges and develop practical coping strategies. Barry holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressMen's issuesSexuality

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Barry Foots have?

Barry Foots has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.

Is Barry Foots a registered therapist?

Yes. He holds the BACP credential. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. Registration details were not provided.

In which languages does Barry Foots provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Barry Foots located?

Barry is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Barry Foots as my therapist?

Barry provides therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Please note he is not currently accepting new clients.

Does Barry Foots work with international clients?

Yes, he works with international clients; however, he is not currently accepting new clients.

How much does therapy with Barry Foots 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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging. Please note Barry is not currently accepting new clients.

Person-centred and Integrative Techniques for Online Support

Barry brings a person-centred approach to online therapy, which focuses on listening deeply, respecting each person's experience, and supporting individuals to find their own solutions. This approach is especially helpful for people coping with grief, low self-worth, relationship difficulties, and major life changes because it prioritises understanding and empowerment.

He also practises in an integrative way, combining evidence-based therapeutic techniques as appropriate to the client. That means the therapist selects methods that fit the issue at hand and the client's preferences, whether the focus is emotional processing, building coping skills, or navigating neurodiversity-related challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Barry works with clients to explore goals, preferences, and practical needs and then adapts his approach so it aligns with what will be most useful for the individual.

Online therapy by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy lives, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility constraints. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into daily routines and to maintain continuity of care when location or schedules change, while still allowing registered professionals and therapists to provide consistent, focused support.

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