- Client-centred care
- Works with couples
- Speaks Polish
About Barbara
Barbara Craig is a counsellor who draws on several approaches to help adults and couples with emotional and relationship struggles. She works in English and Polish and aims to create a non-judgemental space where people can talk about depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and relationship difficulties.
She has five years of practice and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Barbara offers both open-ended therapy and short-term counselling, and she adapts her work to the needs of each person who comes to sessions.
Her approach is integrative. She uses client-centred listening to build trust, psychodynamic ideas - including attachment theory - to explore early patterns, and cognitive-behavioural methods to help change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness work also appear in her sessions, especially when people want tools to cope with difficult feelings.
Barbara supports people affected by domestic abuse and coercive control, and she works with a wide range of concerns such as parenting strain, addiction, bereavement and codependency. She emphasises dignity and multicultural awareness and welcomes people from different backgrounds.
She aims to work collaboratively, helping clients set goals and try practical steps between meetings. To begin, a short questionnaire matches needs to her skills and then sessions can be scheduled according to availability.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and still take steps that matter to them. It often includes simple exercises to clarify values and small practical actions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they affect current relationships, helping people understand and change repeating cycles. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on genuine listening, empathy and respect so clients can explore their feelings at their own pace.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then try methods that suit the person. That collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasise ACT skills, attachment-focused exploration or person-centred listening in sessions.
Practical benefits of online therapy include making it easier to fit sessions into a busy day and reducing travel time. Some formats can be helpful when a shorter check-in is needed, or when audio-only meetings work better than video because of bandwidth. Confirm the current session options with the therapist before booking so arrangements match your schedule and needs.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English, Polish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can Barbara help with?
She works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, parenting strain, addictions and codependency.
How does she approach therapy?
Her work is integrative, combining client-centred listening, psychodynamic and attachment ideas, cognitive-behavioural techniques, ACT and mindfulness adapted to each person.
What experience does she have?
She has five years of practice working with adults and couples on issues such as low self-esteem, loss, family conflict and life transitions.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Polish.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions organised and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.