Barry Foots

• Person centred
• Integrative approach
• Neurodiversity focus

About Barry

Barry Foots works with grief, life changes, stress and anxiety using a person-centred, integrative approach. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience. Barry offers work for a wide range of concerns including depression, self-esteem, parenting pressures, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and caring for someone with additional needs.

His person-centred way of working starts from the view that the client understands their own story. He listens and reflects, then helps people use their strengths to face difficult feelings and decisions. As an integrative counsellor he draws on ideas from other approaches when they may be helpful for a particular problem.

Barry has specific experience supporting people with neurodiversity and special needs, and he also works with issues connected to sexuality, LGBT concerns and men's matters. He helps people who are coping with grief, loss and significant life transitions, as well as those dealing with ongoing stress or compassion fatigue.

Sessions are conversational and focused on practical steps as well as emotional processing. Barry encourages people to try things between sessions and to review what helps. He offers support for parents, carers and individuals balancing work, family and mental-health challenges.

He works in English and is available to clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before booking an initial session.

How his approaches work for online counselling

Barry uses a person-centred approach which focuses on listening, reflecting and helping people draw on their own strengths. This approach suits issues like grief, low self-worth and decision making by creating space to talk things through and identify practical next steps.

He also works integratively, bringing in techniques from other evidence-based methods when they may help. For example, he may use structured exercises to manage stress or practical coping tasks to address anxiety and everyday functioning.

Finding the most useful approach is part of the work. Barry will discuss options with the client and agree on a plan based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is reviewed.

The practical benefits of remote counselling are convenience and flexibility. Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list formats explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed.

Topics Barry lists

• Grief
• Coping with life changes
• Stress and 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

Questions about Barry

Does he work with anxiety or depression?

Yes. He helps people with anxiety, depression and ongoing stress.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He offers person-centred counselling and an integrative approach, using other techniques when they suit a client's needs.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of professional experience working in counselling.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Yes. He accepts international clients and works with people beyond the United Kingdom.

In which language are sessions held?

Sessions are offered in English.

How are sessions arranged and paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with him?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.