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Barry Foots, BACP

Barry Foots is a person-centred, integrative counsellor with three years of practice in the United Kingdom.

About Barry

Barry Foots is a person-centred, integrative counsellor with three years of practice in the United Kingdom. He believes clients know their own stories best and builds on personal strengths to tackle difficult issues. Barry aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk about what matters to them and find practical ways forward.

He combines a person-centred way of working with elements from other therapeutic theories. That means he listens first and then brings in helpful techniques when they fit the situation.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on what the client wants to change, one step at a time. Barry has worked with people facing grief and loss, major life changes, anxiety and depression. He has experience supporting those with low self-worth, anger, and thoughts of suicide.

He also works with concerns around eating, parenting, career stress and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of focus include ADHD, autism and Asperger syndrome, sexuality, LGBT issues, caregiver stress and men’s issues. He uses an adaptable approach so sessions can reflect each person’s particular needs and background.

Barry encourages honest conversation and practical problem-solving. He aims to help people notice strengths, try small changes, and build coping skills that fit their life. The first session is used to understand what the client wants and plan the next steps together.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	393433	August 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 Barry lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Grief
Coping with life changes
Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Caregiver issues and stress
Men's issues
Sexuality

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Barry works from a person-centred foundation which puts the client’s experience at the heart of each session. This approach focuses on listening, empathy and building on individual strengths to help people make changes that matter to them. It is helpful for feelings of low self-worth, depression and relationship worries.

He also uses integrative techniques drawn from other evidence-based methods when they suit a person’s needs. That can include practical tools for managing anxiety,-step-by-step coping strategies for stress, and problem-focused techniques for grief and life changes. These methods are chosen to match the issue rather than applied generically.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try approaches in session, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients are involved in choosing the pace and focus of therapy.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging lets people reflect between sessions. Together these options offer flexibility and make it easier to maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into daily life.

Frequently asked

What issues does Barry help with?

He works with grief, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety and depression. Other areas include self-esteem, anger, relationship and family concerns, eating issues, and career strain.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Barry uses a person-centred approach and integrates techniques from other therapies as needed. He listens first and then suggests practical methods that suit the person’s situation.

How much professional experience does he have?

He has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom. That experience includes helping people with grief, neurodiversity-related concerns and emotional distress.

What credentials and region are listed?

Barry is listed with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. His practice is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats does he offer?

Barry provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to connect.

How are costs handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.