Counsellor profile
Barbara Cross, NCPS
Counsellor - Anxiety and relationship issues
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
About Barbara
Barbara Cross is a counsellor registered with the NCPS and has nine years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, career concerns and related problems.
She uses a pluralistic approach. That means she draws on a few ways of working and adjusts them to suit the person in front of her. Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy are part of her core practice and she also offers hypnotherapy and motivational interviewing where helpful.
Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding patterns. CBT is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and build coping strategies. Client-Centred work gives space to reflect on feelings and values without being told what to do.
Barbara also uses narrative ideas to look at the stories people tell about themselves and how those stories shape choices. She pays attention to past experiences when they keep turning up as repeated behaviours or relationship patterns.
Her style is collaborative and flexible. People can expect clear explanations of methods and simple tools to try between sessions. The site’s booking flow guides people through a short questionnaire and then to scheduling a first appointment.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to you. It helps people clarify feelings and values and make decisions more confidently. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviours and teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Hypnotherapy can be used to access relaxed states that support habit change and reduce stress.Finding the right mix of these methods is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and suggest which approaches to try first. This is a collaborative process and methods can be adjusted as sessions progress.
The practical advantages of online counselling include fitting sessions around work or family life and avoiding travel time. Please confirm the session formats available before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises for remote sessions and suggest short tools or listening exercises that fit into daily routines.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, career worries and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is pluralistic and collaborative, mixing Client-Centred Therapy, CBT, hypnotherapy and other methods to suit the person and the issue.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is registered with NCPS as stated in her profile.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients as noted in her profile.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try counselling?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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