Counsellor profile
Barry Dolan , NCPS
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Anger and anxiety support
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- CredentialsNCPS
- RegistrationNCPS, United Kingdom / NCS18-06444
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Integrative approach
- CBT and ACT
- CAMHS experience
About Barry
Barry Dolan is a counsellor registered with NCPS with five years' experience. He has worked in private practice, in schools and in CAMHS since March 2020. He helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression and anger, among other concerns.
He uses an integrative approach that draws on several well-known methods. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps and on understanding patterns that keep problems repeating. Barry often mixes cognitive tools with emotion-focused work to help people respond differently to strong feelings.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about what is happening in daily life. He talks through habits, thinking styles and relationship patterns. He also works on skills for coping with intense emotions and for reducing recurring tension or resentment.
Barry trained in counselling at Writtle University/College in Chelmsford, Essex, and holds a Professional Diploma in Psychology and Counselling at level 5. He references approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT and Attachment-Based Therapy in his practice.
He also offers support for related issues that can feed into anger, including sleep problems, parenting strain, relationship stress, bereavement, ADHD and burnout. Language of sessions is English and he accepts international clients. More practical steps for starting are explained in the profile booking area.
How sessions work
How his approaches fit with online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them. It focuses on values and small steps that match what matters to the person, which can help with anger that comes from frustration or blocked goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It is useful for spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and practising alternative responses in everyday situations such as work or family interactions.
Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape responses to stress and conflict. This can be helpful when anger repeats in close relationships or when trust has been damaged.
Finding the best approach is part of the first sessions. The therapist will work with the client to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences and practical needs. That process is collaborative and may blend techniques from different approaches as needed.
Please confirm which online session types are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or remove travel time so people can use a break from work for a session. Registered or accredited professionals can deliver these options, and the therapist will discuss what works best for each person during the first contact.
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Experience
5+ years
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United Kingdom
Languages
English
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What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression and anger, plus related issues such as sleep problems, parenting strain and bereavement.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses an integrative, practical style that combines talking about patterns with hands-on skills to manage strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years' experience, working in private practice, schools and CAMHS since March 2020.
What are his professional credentials and location?
He is registered with NCPS and trained at Writtle University/College in Chelmsford, Essex. He practises from the United Kingdom.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.