Randa Barnes, BACP
Randa Barnes is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people facing depression and other life stresses.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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About Randa
Randa Barnes is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people facing depression and other life stresses. She draws on 13 years of experience to create a warm, respectful space for people to talk through what matters most. Randa works in English and Arabic and sees clients in the United Kingdom as well as internationally.
She focuses on practical tools as well as talking things through. Sessions often include elements of cognitive behavioural therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and mindfulness to bring steadiness in difficult moments.
Background and approach
Attachment-based ideas help her and the person she works with understand how early relationships affect current patterns. Randa pays attention to relationships, family dynamics and cultural background when understanding a problem. That can help with issues such as anxiety, addictions, grief, sleep problems, eating concerns, anger and low self-esteem.
She also supports people working through parenting stress, relationship conflict and life changes. Her style is collaborative and flexible. She listens first, then offers exercises, reflections and small tasks to try between sessions.
The focus is always on what will make daily life easier and more manageable for the person in front of her. People who contact Randa can expect straightforward language and practical steps alongside listening and empathy. She aims to help people build awareness, try new approaches and regain a sense of control over difficult situations.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 164700 | April 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 Randa works with
Everything Randa lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Randa lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative 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
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will invite discussion about goals, preferences and what has helped before, then try approaches that fit the person’s needs. That process is collaborative and adjustments are made as progress is reviewed.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls suit longer conversations and visual connection, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for quick check-ins and text messaging can support ongoing reflection between appointments. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and different time zones, while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.
Frequently asked
What issues does this counsellor help with?
She supports people with depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, addictions, grief and trauma among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and collaborative, combining listening with practical exercises from CBT and mindfulness to help people make changes between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years of practising experience working with adults and diverse life concerns across cultural backgrounds.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises from the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, noted as BACP.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic.
What session formats are available?
She works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Session cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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