Douglas Barbieri, BACP

Douglas Barbieri greets people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or low self-esteem. He explains things clearly and meets people where they are. He aims to help clients understand their emotions and find practical ways to move forward.

Douglas has six years of professional experience and works in the United Kingdom. He is a BACP member, which means he is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He offers sessions in English and Portuguese and accepts international clients.

In sessions he focuses on what is happening now and how it connects with past experiences. He listens first, then helps people notice patterns that keep causing pain. He often supports people to question unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding to difficult feelings.

Douglas uses a mix of approaches, including client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques and emotionally focused ideas. He brings mindfulness and existential perspectives when people want to explore meaning, identity or values. His work also addresses issues such as trauma, addiction, body image and chronic illness where relevant.

People can expect calm, straightforward conversation and a focus on practical steps that fit everyday life. The aim is clearer self-understanding and better choices, rather than quick fixes. To begin, clients use the site Start Therapy process to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange a session.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. Online sessions using this approach involve open conversation and the therapist reflecting back what is heard to help people feel understood and seen. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises and simple experiments to test new ways of thinking. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify core emotions and work with them to change patterns that cause distress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, then tailor methods together. That collaborative choice can change over time as needs shift.

Confirm the specific session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel and allowing sessions during a lunch break or after work. It can also let people use shorter check-ins or choose audio-only conversations when less bandwidth or a quieter setup is needed. Registered or accredited professionals often find online therapy effective for the same goals as face-to-face work, while adapting exercises and homework to suit each person's routine.