- Person-centred approach
- CBT tools
- Trauma aware
About Barbara
Barbara Cross is a counsellor registered with the NCPS in the United Kingdom. She brings nine years of experience and uses a flexible, person-focused way of working to help people deal with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship or parenting pressures. Barbara aims to make sessions straightforward and practical so clients can take small steps forward between meetings.
She blends client-centred ideas with solution-focused and narrative elements to create sessions that match each person’s needs. That means listening first, then agreeing on realistic goals and small changes to try. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to spot thought patterns and teach tools for managing difficult feelings and behaviours.
Barbara also uses hypnotherapy in a supportive way to help people access calmer states and reframe unhelpful habits. Motivational interviewing is part of her approach when someone needs help finding the drive to make changes. Each plan is adapted to what the person wants to achieve.
Her background includes work with trauma, abuse, low motivation, self-esteem issues, anger and career worries, plus other concerns such as abandonment, caregiver stress and communication problems. She also supports people dealing with separation, domestic violence and feelings of emptiness.
Sessions focus on helping people build understanding, self-compassion and practical coping strategies. Barbara encourages honest conversation and prefers clear, achievable steps so progress feels manageable. To begin, people are invited to use the site process to match and schedule an appointment.
How Barbara’s approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being listened to and understood. Online sessions using this approach let the counsellor reflect your feelings and help you explore your beliefs so you can gain clarity and self-compassion. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers clear exercises and tools for identifying thought patterns and changing behaviours; this works well online because worksheets and techniques can be shared and practised between sessions. Hypnotherapy is used to guide calmer mental states and reframe unhelpful habits through focused relaxation and imagery tailored to your goals.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Barbara typically works collaboratively to decide which methods suit your situation and preferences. She will talk through options, try gentle experiments and adjust the plan based on what helps you make progress.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as this profile does not list them. Online appointments can make fitting sessions into a busy week easier and reduce travel time. They also allow for quieter check-ins, shorter progress reviews and exercises you can practise at home between meetings. Many people find that combining practical CBT tasks with reflective client-centred conversation translates well to remote sessions.
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does this counsellor help with?
Barbara works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship or parenting pressures. Additional focuses include abandonment, caregiver stress, communication problems and career worries.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is flexible and collaborative, using client-centred listening, solution-focused planning and practical CBT techniques to set achievable goals. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on small, useful changes.
What background and experience does the counsellor have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with people on issues such as trauma, low motivation, self-esteem and anger, and adapts methods to each person’s needs.
What credentials and location are listed?
The counsellor is registered with the NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and the counsellor accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats on this profile.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the counsellor’s availability.