Barry Golten

• Self esteem
• Internal Family Systems
• Solution Focused Brief Therapy

About Barry

Barry Golten works with self-esteem, anxiety, stress, addictions and relationship and family concerns using approaches he has practised for many years. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has ten years' experience in counselling roles and related work.

He began training as an integrative counsellor in the late 1990s and spent many years working in the charity sector. That work included roles as a support worker and nearly two decades as a manager, where he used and refined his counselling skills in everyday practice.

In 2012 he qualified in Solution Focused Brief Therapy and has offered therapy, coaching and training using that model. He has since combined solution-focused work with person-centred and psychodynamic ideas to shape his current practice.

More recently he has delivered training in trauma, attachment and resilience and works as a trainer and consultant for KCA Training. His practice draws on Internal Family Systems alongside his other approaches to help people understand and work with different parts of themselves.

Sessions are presented as regular meetings in which the counsellor listens, reflects and helps clients identify practical steps. He works with a wide range of concerns including grief, ADHD, compassion fatigue, anger, career matters, intimacy issues and non-monogamous relationship dynamics.

How his approaches are used in online counselling

Internal Family Systems (IFS) looks at different parts of a person and how they interact; work with IFS helps people notice and relate differently to inner parts that drive emotions and behaviour. Solution Focused Brief Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and what is already working; it can be useful for coping with life changes, career issues and fixing specific problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and agree a way of working with the client based on their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where methods can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a quieter setting during a break from work.

Topics Barry lists

• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Self-love

Ways of working

• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Barry

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety, stress and related concerns are listed among his core areas of work.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He blends Internal Family Systems with solution-focused and person-centred and psychodynamic ideas to inform sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He has ten years' experience in counselling-related roles and many earlier years working in the charity sector.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in English from abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats does he use?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start counselling with him?

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