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Barbara Josik, BACP

Barbara Josik offers a client-centred approach that puts the person first.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Barbara

Barbara Josik offers a client-centred approach that puts the person first. She uses psychodynamic ideas alongside practical techniques to help people understand patterns and make change. Sessions are straightforward and focused on what matters now for the individual who comes through the door.

Barbara creates a calm, non-judgemental space for talking about difficult feelings and events. She encourages people to name what is troubling them, whether that is anxiety, loss, relationship stress or struggles with self‑esteem.

Background and approach

Short conversations aim to make things clearer and more manageable in day-to-day life. Her work draws on a mix of psychodynamic thinking, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness. That combination helps people notice old patterns, challenge unhelpful thoughts and practise new ways of responding.

Sessions typically last fifty minutes and are usually weekly, with flexibility to meet more often if needed. Barbara has experience across a range of settings supporting people with anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship or family concerns. She also offers support for grief, addiction-related difficulties, parenting strain and compassion fatigue.

Practical matters such as sleeping problems, work stress and career worries are addressed too. Therapy with Barbara begins with an initial meeting to talk about goals and how she works. She will listen to what the person wants and suggest approaches that fit their needs.

Language options include English and Polish and her practice is based in the United Kingdom.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	388752	September 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.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Self esteem
Addictions
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Body image
Cancer
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Barbara names

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Approaches you can use online

Client‑centred work focuses on the person's own priorities and pace, offering a space to talk and be heard while building self‑understanding. This approach is helpful for relationship concerns, grief and feelings of emptiness.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical exercises to shift unhelpful thinking. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues and stress management.

Mindfulness therapy introduces simple awareness practices that help reduce reactivity and improve focus. It can support people dealing with stress, rumination and compassion fatigue.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped before, then suggest a mixture of methods that fit the client's situation. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face‑to‑face conversation from another location, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for brief check‑ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and other commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

Barbara helps people address stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues, plus grief, addictions, self‑esteem and parenting strain among other concerns.

What style of therapy can I expect in sessions?

Sessions are client‑centred and draw on psychodynamic thinking, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness to help notice patterns and try practical changes.

How much experience does she have?

Barbara has four years of professional experience supporting people in a variety of therapeutic and mental health settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

Barbara is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Polish.

Can I have sessions from another country?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided within the United Kingdom context.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text‑based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and starting arranged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.