Counsellor profile
Nicole Barry, BACP
Counsellor - Relationships and anxiety
See online counselling options- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Messaging check ins
About Nicole
Counsellor Nicole Barry is a BACP member with five years' practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addiction, trauma and many other issues. Nicole uses several therapeutic approaches to suit different needs and aims to work at a pace that fits the client.
Nicole describes herself as an integrative counsellor. She combines methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and client-centred work. That mix lets her focus on thought patterns, emotions and relationship dynamics as needed.
Sessions begin by clarifying what someone wants to change or understand. Nicole uses straightforward conversation to identify what gets in the way, and practical steps to try between sessions when useful. She also offers shorter messaging check-ins alongside regular sessions for ongoing support.
Nicole accepts clients in English and works with people across the UK. The practice notes a subscription model for sessions, which can be cancelled at any time. International clients are accepted, and potential clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking.
To get started clients use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. This helps match practical needs and the preferred way of working before the first meeting.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Nicole commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT focuses on identifying personal values and taking small steps that align with those values, which can help with anxiety, avoidance and coping with life changes. CBT looks at thought patterns and behaviours and offers practical strategies to reduce symptoms such as worry or low mood.Nicole also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships affect current ones. That approach helps when trust, closeness or repeated relationship patterns are a concern. Together these approaches let her address thoughts, feelings and relationship patterns in a straightforward way.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicole will discuss different methods and agree what to try based on the person's goals and preferences. She aims to work collaboratively so clients know why a particular method is being used and what to expect.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking. Her biography lists messaging check-ins and therapy by messaging, phone or video calling. If you need sessions that fit around work, childcare or travel, discuss those needs when you complete the matching questionnaire so practical arrangements can be agreed.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addiction, trauma, grief and related problems listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She works in an integrative way using ACT, CBT, attachment-based and client-centred approaches, adapting methods to the person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years' experience practising as a counsellor.
Which professional body is she a member of and where does she practise?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The biography mentions messaging check-ins and therapy by messaging, phone or video calling; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location.
How do I begin with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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