Dr. Barbara Howard-Hunt, NCPS
Dr. Barbara Howard-Hunt uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress and anxiety. She focuses on clear, short-term strategies and gentle exploration of
About Barbara
Dr. Barbara Howard-Hunt uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress and anxiety. She focuses on clear, short-term strategies and gentle exploration of deeper issues.
Her style is direct but warm, aiming to make therapy understandable and usable for everyday life. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and still choose meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to practise alternative responses.
Background and approach
Attachment-Based and Client-Centred ideas shape how she builds trust and listens without judgement. Barbara has six years of professional experience working with concerns such as trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, anger, and depression. She also supports people dealing with career stresses, workplace issues, and relationships.
Additional focus areas include forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, and women's issues. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. She helps clients set small, manageable steps and reviews progress together.
Hypnotherapy and motivational interviewing are also part of her toolkit when they suit a person’s needs. Working with Barbara is practical and collaborative. She encourages people to bring their real-life problems to sessions and tries to make techniques fit everyday routines.
Sessions are conducted in English and take place remotely for those in the United Kingdom.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS18-06492 | October 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
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Barbara lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then tailor methods together. This collaborative process means techniques can change as needs shift, combining practical skills and reflective conversation where helpful.
Online therapy with Barbara uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video works well for in-depth conversations and learning new exercises. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat or messaging suits brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or step-by-step guidance between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and busy schedules.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Barbara help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, anger, depression, relationship and workplace difficulties, and career-related concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. She uses problem-solving, reflective listening, and small exercises you can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Barbara has six years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential as listed in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary depending on location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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