Barry Crompton, BACP
Barry Crompton is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +3 more
About Barry
Barry Crompton is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Barry aims to make the first step less daunting by offering steady support and practical conversation.
He keeps sessions simple and straightforward. People can expect an open space to talk about what matters most to them. Barry listens for patterns in thoughts, feelings and behaviour, and works with each person to try different ways of coping.
Background and approach
Barry uses a mix of approaches depending on the issue. He draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new options. Attachment-based perspectives help when past relationships affect current ones.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports people to live by their values even while difficult feelings remain. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, manageable steps. Barry also uses solution-focused techniques to break problems into achievable actions.
This practical emphasis aims to build confidence and reduce overwhelm over time. He works in plain language and pays attention to what each person says about their life. The aim is to help people feel heard, find clearer direction, and develop tools they can use between sessions.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 405401 | September 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 Barry works with
Everything Barry lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Barry lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections. Online sessions can be used to talk through those patterns and practise new ways of relating in everyday life.
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It uses short exercises and behavioural experiments that work well in remote formats, so people can try techniques between sessions and report back.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy journey. The therapist will work collaboratively to pick methods that match the client’s goals, needs and comfort. That means plans can change as progress is made and new priorities appear.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls are close to in-person meetings and suit fuller discussions. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging allow short check-ins and written reflections between appointments. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caring duties and travel commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Barry help with?
Barry helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He also works on issues such as abandonment, attachment, body image and money worries.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct and practical style that aims for clear steps and manageable change. Sessions are conversational with an emphasis on trying new coping strategies between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and relationship concerns. That experience informs a practical approach to common life problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
Barry is recorded with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients from outside the UK.
What session formats does he use?
He works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Barry?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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