Barry Foots, BACP
Barry Foots is a person-centred, integrative counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
About Barry
Barry Foots is a person-centred, integrative counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He draws on the belief that people are the experts in their own stories and that their strengths can be used to overcome life’s difficulties. Barry uses parts of other therapeutic approaches when they suit a person's needs.
He works in English and has three years of professional experience. Barry helps people who are coping with grief and loss and those facing major life changes.
Background and approach
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and thoughts of suicide. He also focuses on issues linked to relationships, sexuality, LGBT concerns, parenting and career challenges. People with neurodiversity or special needs are within his focus, including autism and Asperger Syndrome.
He also pays attention to caregiver issues and compassion fatigue, and he addresses men’s issues and ADHD-related concerns. Barry aims to meet practical needs while acknowledging day-to-day pressures. Sessions are offered in a warm, empathic manner where the client’s viewpoint leads the work.
Barry combines a respectful listening style with techniques from other approaches when helpful. He describes therapy as a collaborative process that builds on people’s existing resources. Barry encourages a steady, manageable pace.
He uses straightforward language and practical steps rather than technical terms. His aim is to help people move toward clearer thinking and more helpful routines in everyday life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 393433 | August 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.
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Men's issues
- Sexuality
Online support
He also practices an integrative style, borrowing techniques from other evidence-based methods when they fit the person's needs. That can mean adding practical tools for managing stress or mood, alongside the longer conversations that person-centred work supports.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and is decided together. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then adapt methods as progress is made. This collaborative planning helps keep sessions relevant and focused on realistic steps.
Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls let you see facial cues and tone, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can suit shorter check-ins, live chat works for real-time typed conversations and messaging is useful for brief updates between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while maintaining continuity of support.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Barry help with?
He supports people coping with grief and loss, life changes, stress, anxiety, depression and low self esteem. Other areas include relationship and sexuality questions, eating concerns, parenting strain and ADHD-related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Barry follows a person-centred approach that treats the client as the expert in their own life. He is integrative and will draw on other techniques when they suit an individual’s goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional counselling experience working with a range of emotional and practical issues.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He works in the United Kingdom and holds BACP credentials as supplied in his profile.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Yes, he accepts international clients and offers sessions across borders in English.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to therapist availability.
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