Barry Golten, BACP
Barry Golten is a counsellor with ten years' experience supporting people through depression, anxiety and major life changes.
About Barry
Barry Golten is a counsellor with ten years' experience supporting people through depression, anxiety and major life changes. He uses clear, down-to-earth language and practical steps to help people who feel stuck. He also works with issues such as low self-esteem, grief, trauma, addictions and relationship difficulties.
Barry draws on many strands of previous work in the charity sector and in training roles. He brings a person-centred attitude that encourages acceptance of all parts of oneself.
Background and approach
He pairs that with psychodynamic ideas about how past relationships shape present behaviour. He also uses elements from Solution Focused Brief Therapy to help people find small, achievable changes. Those small steps are designed to build momentum and reduce overwhelm.
The work often combines short-term goals with deeper reflection about recurring patterns. In sessions Barry aims to be present and practical. Conversations focus on what matters to the client now, while also noticing where old wounds and attachment patterns influence current choices.
He encourages clients to identify their own resources and strengths. His background includes years as a support worker, long experience in managerial roles in the charity sector, and delivering training in trauma, attachment and resilience. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and offers online sessions across the United Kingdom and internationally.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 386015 | December 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 Barry works with
Everything Barry lists, in their own terms.
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self-love
Approaches Barry lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
He also draws on person-centred values and solution-focused methods that encourage small, practical changes. The person-centred element offers a respectful, accepting stance, while the solution-focused work helps clients set short-term goals and test what works for them.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Barry will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. Together they review what is helping and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let you use non-verbal cues and a fuller conversation, phone sessions work well when video is difficult, and live chat or text-based messaging can suit brief check-ins or days when typing feels easier. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, travel or family commitments and to keep sessions consistent over time.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Barry commonly help with?
He supports people experiencing depression, anxiety, stress and coping with life changes, and also works with grief, trauma, addictions and relationship issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines a person-centred stance with psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused techniques to keep therapy practical and grounded.
What is his professional background?
He has ten years' counselling experience, many years in the charity sector, and has delivered training in trauma, attachment and resilience.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients internationally.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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