Barbara Coates, BACP
Barbara Coates is a psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom.
About Barbara
Barbara Coates is a psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom. She holds a Master’s degree and has five years of professional experience. She is registered with the BACP, which is listed among her credentials.
Barbara works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or life changes. She aims to provide an open and non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through. Sessions are calm and conversational, and she listens with empathy and care.
Background and approach
She helps people identify strengths and practical steps to manage emotions and day-to-day difficulties. Barbara supports clients through grief, trauma and abuse, and helps with relationship and family of origin issues. She also works with challenges such as low self-esteem, anger, addiction, sleeping problems and compassion fatigue.
Conditions such as bipolar symptoms, ADHD and disruptive mood problems are also within her scope of focus. Her practice brings together Attachment-Based ideas, client-centred methods and cognitive behavioural techniques. That mix is used to help people see how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link, and to build new coping skills.
Work can include problem-solving, emotion regulation, confidence building and routines to support wellbeing. Sessions are tailored to each person and aim to offer usable tools, not just talk. Barbara helps people make clearer decisions, manage symptoms and slowly move towards a better quality of life.
She welcomes people who want straightforward, practical support and a compassionate listener.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 387332 | May 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Barbara works with
Everything Barbara lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Barbara lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Barbara will discuss your needs and goals and together you will try methods that fit your situation. She adapts techniques as therapy progresses so that the work remains relevant and manageable for each person.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Chat and messaging suit brief updates, note-taking or those who prefer text communication. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, study and caregiving commitments while keeping focus on practical skills and emotional support.
Frequently asked
What kinds of issues can be addressed in sessions?
Barbara works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, low self-esteem, relationship and family of origin issues, addictions, sleeping problems and ADHD related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental, with a focus on listening and practical problem-solving. Sessions combine empathic conversation with tools and strategies to manage emotions and daily life.
What is her professional background?
She has a Masters degree and five years of clinical experience working in psychotherapy. Her training supports a blend of approaches to suit different needs.
Where does she practise and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with the BACP as shown in her credentials.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Work can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapists availability.
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