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Carol Barker, BACP

Integrative BACP counsellor for adults
  • BACP member
  • Evening and weekend availability
  • Specialist in relationships

About Carol Barker

Carol Barker is a BACP-registered counsellor with seven years of professional experience supporting adults through a range of life challenges. She holds membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - the UK professional body that sets ethical and practice standards for counsellors - and uses an integrative approach that draws on several established therapeutic models to match each person’s needs.

Carol works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief and depression, and she also brings focused experience with adoption and foster care matters, aging and caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and attachment-related difficulties. Her practice emphasizes a nonjudgemental, empathetic stance that helps people explore feelings, patterns, and practical coping strategies.

Committed to continuing professional development, Carol regularly updates her skills so she can offer current counselling techniques. She blends approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as appropriate to each client’s goals. Carol offers flexible scheduling to fit busy lives and invites people who feel ready for support to reach out and begin a collaborative journey toward greater understanding and well being.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Carol Barker have?

Carol Barker has seven years of experience.

Is Carol Barker a licensed therapist?

Yes. Carol holds the credential BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Carol Barker provide therapy?

Carol provides therapy in English.

Where is Carol Barker located?

Carol Barker is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Carol Barker as my therapist?

You can work with Carol Barker through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Carol Barker work with international clients?

Carol Barker does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Carol Barker cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take meaningful action while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people build more secure connections, which is useful for relationship and attachment issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgemental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist offers empathy and acceptance to support self exploration and personal growth.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Carol works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process means approaches may be blended and adjusted over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Carol is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide practical flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce barriers related to travel, and allow people to engage in therapy from a comfortable setting while working with licensed professionals who tailor care to individual circumstances.

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