Counsellor profile
Randa Barnes, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- Speaks English and Arabic
About Randa
Counsellor and BACP member Randa Barnes has 13 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, family and parenting matters, as well as depression, addictions, trauma and a wide range of other concerns. She offers sessions in English and Arabic and accepts international clients.
Randa uses a mix of approaches in her work. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. She uses client-centred methods to keep sessions focused on the person's experience and priorities. Cognitive behavioural techniques help when people need clear strategies for anxiety, sleep or low mood.
In practice she listens for repeated patterns from family of origin and current relationships. She will talk through how past relationships affect present behaviour and feelings. This can include issues such as abandonment, communication problems, control issues and attachment difficulties.
Randa also works with practical problems like eating and sleeping difficulties, hoarding, and caregiver stress. She supports people facing identity questions including LGBT and gender dysphoria concerns, and helps with grief, anger, low self-esteem and bipolar-related challenges. She mentions experience with ADHD and with neurodivergent clients.
Sessions tend to combine reflection on personal history with hands-on steps to manage symptoms. She aims to help clients notice patterns, try new approaches and find what works for daily life. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current reactions. Online sessions can use that approach to trace patterns in how someone connects, responds to conflict and forms attachments. Client-centred work focuses on the person's experience and priorities. In an online setting this means the counsellor reflects what the client says and helps them decide what to focus on next. Cognitive behavioural therapy gives clear steps and experiments to try between sessions. It suits problems such as anxiety, sleep issues and low mood where practical exercises are useful.Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss your goals and preferences, and suggest which methods might suit your situation. Together you can try an approach and change it if it does not fit.
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the exact options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work or family life and helpful when they want shorter check-ins or not to travel. Others prefer a longer session when they have more time. Talk to the counsellor about what works for your day-to-day routine and technical set-up.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Arabic
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting, depression, addictions, trauma and a wide range of related issues listed in her profile.
What therapy style does she use?
She blends attachment-based, client-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches, with elements of existential and mindfulness work as needed.
How long has she practised?
Randa has 13 years of experience working with adults, young people, couples and neurodivergent clients.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Choose the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.
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