Barry Golten, BACP
Barry Golten helps people who are facing low self-esteem, anxiety, stress and life changes.
About Barry
Barry Golten helps people who are facing low self-esteem, anxiety, stress and life changes. He supports those dealing with grief, trauma and addiction, as well as relationship and intimacy-related concerns. He also works with people coping with career pressures, compassion fatigue and ADHD.
Barry holds a BACP credential and practises from the United Kingdom. Barry draws on around ten years working directly in therapeutic roles alongside earlier experience in charity support and management.
Background and approach
He blends person-centred values with ideas about how past relationships shape current behaviour. He also uses practical, solution-focused ways to help people move forward when they feel stuck. Sessions are conversational and straightforward.
Barry aims to help people notice patterns that cause pain and to find steps that feel achievable. He pays attention to how parts of a person relate to each other and to difficult memories that still affect daily life. Clients can expect a calm, attentive presence in sessions.
Barry describes his role as accompanying people on a journey of exploration and practical change. He aims to build trust and to help people access their own strengths and resources. He has worked in training and consultancy around trauma, attachment and resilience, and continues to combine different ways of working to match each person's needs.
Barry welcomes questions about how his approach might fit specific concerns before starting work together.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 386015 | December 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.
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self-love
Approaches Barry lists
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Online support
Barry also draws on solution-focused ideas that concentrate on small, practical steps forward rather than lengthy problem analysis. This can be useful for people wanting concrete changes in stress, work life, relationships or coping skills. Together these approaches aim to help clients access their own resources and move towards goals they choose.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Barry will talk with clients about their needs, goals and preferences and will adapt the approach collaboratively. He sees therapy as a shared project where methods are tested and adjusted to fit what actually helps.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls let people use visual connection for deeper conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit those who prefer to write, want ongoing brief contact, or need a format that fits around work and daily life.
Frequently asked
What problems does Barry help with?
Barry supports people facing self-esteem issues, anxiety, stress, depression and grief. He also works with people dealing with addictions, trauma and a wide range of relationship or intimacy-related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a conversational, practical style that mixes person-centred care with solution-focused steps. The aim is to notice unhelpful patterns and try small, doable changes.
What relevant background does he bring?
Barry has around ten years of direct therapeutic experience and a long history of work in the charity sector and management. He has also delivered training in trauma, attachment and resilience.
What credentials and region apply to this counsellor?
He holds BACP credentials and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
People can meet him by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions run through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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