Douglas Barbieri, BACP
Douglas Barbieri is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and depression.
About Douglas
Douglas Barbieri is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and depression. He speaks English and Portuguese and brings six years of professional experience to his work. He aims to make sessions straightforward and supportive for people who feel overwhelmed by life.
He uses familiar, conversational language in sessions and focuses on helping people understand their emotions. He pays attention to the patterns that repeat in everyday life, such as negative thoughts or strained communication.
Background and approach
Together he and the client look at choices and try new ways of responding to difficult situations. Douglas draws on several approaches to shape sessions. He listens with a client-centred stance, uses cognitive behavioural ideas to challenge unhelpful thinking, and draws on emotionally-focused methods to deepen understanding of relationship feelings.
These approaches are adapted to what each person needs. He also works with issues linked to identity and behaviour, including attachment problems, body image, addiction, chronic illness and fatherhood concerns. He will help people examine painful experiences such as trauma, abandonment and bereavement, and support those struggling with guilt, shame or emptiness.
Sessions can be a space to learn simple tools - breathing and mindfulness practices, thought-recording exercises, or ways to change routines. Douglas aims to support people in making decisions that lead to steadier days and clearer thinking.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 394502 | February 2027 |
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 Douglas works with
Everything Douglas lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
Approaches Douglas lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. It uses simple exercises to spot negative thinking and test new ways of responding. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Sessions can shift over time as needs change, so people help shape the plan together.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people meet face to face when that matters, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing reflections and when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around everyday life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Douglas address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as addiction, body image and chronic illness.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and client-centred, with practical tools added from cognitive behavioural and emotionally-focused approaches when helpful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience supporting people with a range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and country does he work from?
He is registered with BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are sessions priced?
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 him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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