Barry Dolan , NCPS
Practical, narrative-informed counselling for common struggles
Details
| Name | Barry Dolan |
|---|---|
| Credentials | NCPS |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | NCPS |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Barry
Barry Dolan helps people facing anxiety, low mood, addiction and stress. He also supports those coping with grief, relationship strain, parenting difficulties and issues with self-esteem. Barry works in a direct, conversational way that aims to make sessions feel straightforward and practical.
He trained in counselling at Writtle University College in Chelmsford, Essex, and holds a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling. That credential is listed as NCPS. He has five years' experience working in independent practice, schools and with CAMHS settings.
Background and approach
Barry follows an integrative style and draws on several therapy approaches. He uses Narrative ideas to help people reframe stories about themselves. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral techniques when those fit the problem at hand.
In a session he listens carefully and asks simple questions to uncover patterns and unhelpful thoughts. He then works with each person to test small changes and build coping strategies that suit everyday life. He aims for clear, manageable steps rather than jargon.
Clients can expect practical conversations about goals, setbacks and skills to manage day-to-day difficulties. Barry is comfortable talking about topics such as trauma, addiction, sexuality and neurodiversity, and he seeks to create an open, non-judgemental space.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief among the things Barry works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Barry among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Barry among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Barry among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Barry among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Barry among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Barry among the ways he works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Barry among the ways he works.
- Hypnotherapy: Listed by Barry among the ways he works.
- Imago Relationship Therapy: Listed by Barry among the ways he works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Barry among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Barry among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Barry among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Barry among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Barry among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Barry among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Barry among the ways he works.
- Systemic Therapy: Listed by Barry among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Barry directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Barry directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Barry blends Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas to help people make sense of their experiences and try new ways of coping. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and helps separate the person from the problem. This can be useful for issues like low self-worth, identity questions and relationship patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and committing to actions that reflect personal values; it works well for anxiety, stress and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connections shape current relationships and helps people build safer, more helpful patterns.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to identify goals and pick methods that match their needs and preferences. That collaborative planning can change over time as progress is made or new challenges appear.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text messaging to fit different routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions can be lighter on bandwidth and easier during a busy day. Live chat and messaging are useful for short check-ins, ongoing support and people who prefer writing. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Barry work with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression and grief, plus self-esteem, relationship and parenting challenges among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
Barry uses an integrative, conversational approach that focuses on practical steps and clearer thinking. He draws on narrative and action-oriented techniques to reframe problems and try new behaviours.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working in independent practice, in schools and within CAMHS settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He studied counselling at Writtle University College and holds a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling listed as NCPS. He practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and client locations are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Barry accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
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?
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