Barbara Engels, BACP
Barbara Engels uses attachment-based and psychodynamic approaches to guide people through relationship and life difficulties.
About Barbara
Barbara Engels uses attachment-based and psychodynamic approaches to guide people through relationship and life difficulties. She draws on 18 years of experience and a membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Barbara speaks English and German and offers therapy for those who prefer either language.
She helps people who are struggling with relationship tension, family conflict, intimacy issues and separation. She also supports those facing anxiety, stress at work, low self-esteem, grief and life changes.
Background and approach
ADHD, autism and communication problems are included in her areas of focus. In sessions she pays attention to patterns that keep causing pain. She looks at how past experiences and attachment needs influence present relationships.
That helps to make sense of difficult feelings and repeated behaviours. Therapy with her is collaborative. She listens, asks practical questions and works with each person to set realistic goals.
Sessions can include talking about emotions, looking at interaction patterns and trying small changes between meetings. Barbara has worked in counselling services and with an autism-specialist charity. That background informs her practical approach when supporting parents, partners and individuals.
She aims to offer a calm space where people can explore what matters and plan next steps.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 81880 | June 2026 |
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Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Barbara lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Ways of working Barbara names
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Attachment and Psychodynamic Approaches for Online Therapy
Barbara uses attachment-based therapy to look at how early relationships affect current bonds and feelings of safety. This approach helps when intimacy, trust or repeated relationship problems keep causing distress. Psychodynamic therapy is used to notice hidden patterns and themes that influence behaviour and emotions over time. It can help people understand why they react the way they do and how to choose different responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and practical needs and then agree which methods to try. This collaborative planning means techniques can be adjusted as therapy progresses and as new priorities emerge.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different days and routines. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing support between sessions or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on steady progress.
Frequently asked
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She supports people with relationship strain, family conflict, intimacy-related issues, anxiety, depression, grief and life transitions. Additional focus areas include ADHD, autism, workplace stress and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work blends attachment-based thinking with psychodynamic ideas to look at how past patterns affect current relationships. Sessions are conversational and aim to identify repeating patterns and practical steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience in counselling services and work with an autism-specialist charity. That experience includes supporting parents, partners and individuals with relationship and autism-related concerns.
What credentials and region are relevant?
Barbara is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom. Her profile notes work within UK counselling services.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and German. She can conduct therapy in either language according to client preference.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.