Douglas Barbieri, BACP
Douglas Barbieri offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or low mood.
About Douglas
Douglas Barbieri offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or low mood. He writes in clear terms and helps people make sense of what they are feeling. Douglas speaks English and Portuguese and works from the United Kingdom.
He uses a blend of approaches to suit each person. Sessions aim to increase self-awareness and give practical ways to manage difficult thoughts and emotions. People come with single problems or a build-up of issues and he helps them look at patterns that keep them stuck.
Background and approach
Douglas draws on client-centred work to prioritise the person's perspective. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to spot and change unhelpful thought patterns. Emotionally-focused ideas help people understand and name important feelings in relationships and within themselves.
Over six years he has supported people facing trauma, bereavement, addiction, chronic pain and identity concerns, among other challenges. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. In sessions he emphasises a non-judgemental tone and straightforward conversation.
The aim is to provide new viewpoints, build coping skills and help people make clearer decisions about their lives. Douglas encourages small steps that fit into everyday life. To begin, a short questionnaire and an initial meeting help match priorities and set goals.
From there people decide the pace and focus of the work together.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 394502 | February 2027 |
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 Douglas works with
Everything Douglas lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
Approaches Douglas lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-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
Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. It offers practical exercises to challenge negative thinking and build new coping habits, which is helpful for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful behaviour patterns.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Douglas collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and adapts the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text‑based messaging to suit different needs. Video works well when visual connection matters. Phone calls are a good option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging can be used for short check‑ins, written reflection or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and other commitments, while keeping the focus on practical tools and steady progress.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Douglas help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self‑esteem and depression, plus related issues such as addiction, chronic pain, body image and abandonment.
What is his therapy style like?
The approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, mixing client‑centred listening with cognitive behavioural tools and emotionally‑focused ideas to help people understand feelings and change unhelpful thoughts.
How many years has he worked in this field?
He has six years of professional experience supporting people with a range of mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Douglas is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted for online work.
What session formats does he offer?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat or text‑based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How do I start therapy with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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