Barbara Craig

Barbara Craig is a counsellor who works with adults and people in relationships. She sees those dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain and anger. She offers therapy in English and Polish and uses a blend of well-known approaches to match each person’s needs.

Barbara describes her room as non-judgemental and empathetic, where people can talk through painful experiences. She supports those affected by domestic abuse and coercive control and helps people facing life transitions or losses. Her approach emphasises dignity and respect for diversity.

Her practice is integrative, drawing on several therapy models to fit the person rather than forcing a single method. That means sessions may combine acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based thinking, client-centred listening, cognitive work, and mindfulness techniques. The style aims to be practical and person-focused.

Barbara has five years of clinical experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She offers both open-ended therapy and short-term counselling depending on what someone needs. She also welcomes people from many backgrounds and identities.

Reaching out for help is described as a brave step. Barbara aims to work collaboratively with each person to uncover values, manage difficult feelings such as anger, and find clearer next steps in life. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and act in line with what matters to them. It can help with anxiety, depression, anger and major life changes by clarifying values and building small, practical steps. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape patterns in adult life. It helps people understand recurring relationship problems, communication difficulties and feelings of abandonment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and day-to-day life to decide which methods suit best. That means therapy is collaborative - the person and counsellor choose tools together and review progress as they go.

For practicalities, confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Online counselling can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week and reduce travel time. It may also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited or phone-only discussions if video is difficult. Discuss scheduling, session length and any preferences during the initial match so arrangements suit everyday life.