Dr. Barbara Howard-Hunt, NCPS
Dr. Barbara Howard-Hunt offers a calm, practical approach to common struggles such as stress, anxiety and depression. She uses straightforward talking and listening to help people
About Barbara
Dr. Barbara Howard-Hunt offers a calm, practical approach to common struggles such as stress, anxiety and depression. She uses straightforward talking and listening to help people feel less overwhelmed.
Her style aims to make each session easy to follow and useful from the first meeting. With six years of professional experience in the United Kingdom, Dr Howard-Hunt supports people facing trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, workplace strain and career uncertainty.
Background and approach
She also helps with panic attacks, seasonal affective disorder and relationship concerns. Her additional focus areas include forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and life purpose. Sessions centre on what matters most to the person in front of her.
She creates an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgement. Conversations are shaped around practical steps people can try between sessions. Her work draws on a mix of approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred listening.
Hypnotherapy and attachment-based ideas are used when they suit the individual. Dr Howard-Hunt explains every option and works at a pace the client finds comfortable. The first meeting is used to clarify goals and agree how to proceed.
Follow-up sessions focus on small, achievable changes and building skills that fit real life. People are encouraged to bring what feels important into the room so progress stays relevant and doable.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS18-06492 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Barbara works with
Everything Barbara lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Barbara lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and adjust methods to match a person's goals, needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process where what feels helpful guides the plan.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions suit people who prefer audio only, and chat or messaging can be useful for brief check-ins or when typing feels easier. These flexible formats help people keep continuity of care even with busy schedules or limited travel time.
Frequently asked
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, career and workplace problems, relationship and family concerns, anger and depression. There are also services for panic attacks, SAD and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and person-centred, combining listening with hands-on techniques from approaches such as ACT and CBT. Sessions aim to be clear and focused on real-life changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and mental health concerns in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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