Douglas Barbieri, BACP
- Helps with anxiety
- Addresses trauma and grief
- Supports self esteem
About Douglas Barbieri
He adopts a collaborative, person-focused stance that encourages increased self-awareness and exploration of emotions. By gently examining personality patterns that are sometimes hidden from others and from the self, he helps clients come to terms with difficult thoughts and feelings and learn to accept their internal experience. Sessions aim to open new perspectives so clients can make clearer decisions about relationships, work, and personal direction.
Douglas specialises in a range of mental health concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem difficulties, and depression. His wider practice also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, chronic illness and pain, communication and control issues, addiction, guilt and shame, infidelity, bereavement, and related challenges that affect daily functioning and identity.
He integrates approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and emotionally-focused methods to tailor support to each person. Douglas holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy credential - and seeks to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can begin the often courageous process of change with steady therapeutic support.
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Therapeutic Approach
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Douglas Barbieri have?
Douglas Barbieri has six years of professional experience.
Is Douglas Barbieri a registered therapist?
Yes. He holds the BACP credential, which refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Douglas Barbieri provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English and Portuguese.
Where is Douglas Barbieri located?
He is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Douglas Barbieri as my therapist?
Clients can work with Douglas through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Douglas Barbieri work with international clients?
Yes, Douglas Barbieri works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Douglas Barbieri 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. 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care
Douglas typically draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused therapy to support people in distress. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building understanding so clients feel heard and can explore their own solutions - it is useful for self-esteem, identity, and relationship concerns. CBT offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, often helping with anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-focused therapy works with emotional experience and attachment patterns to help people strengthen bonds and process trauma or grief.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Douglas will work alongside each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time so the work fits the client rather than forcing a single method.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to access registered professionals from home or while travelling. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life, or geographic distance, and can support ongoing continuity of care for international clients and those with mobility or scheduling challenges.