- Client-centred approach
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Douglas
Douglas Barbieri is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and depression. He uses straightforward conversation to help people understand why they feel stuck and to find clearer ways forward. Douglas speaks English and Portuguese and has six years of professional experience alongside his BACP registration.
He aims to offer a calm space where clients can look at difficult feelings without judgement. Sessions focus on building self-awareness and accepting thoughts and emotions. Douglas helps people name repeated patterns and consider new choices in everyday life.
Douglas draws on a mix of practical approaches. He uses elements of client-centred work to follow what matters most to the person. Cognitive behavioural ideas are used to spot and change unhelpful thinking. Emotionally-focused and mindfulness practices help with stronger emotional awareness and regulation.
People come to him for trauma, abuse, addiction concerns, coping after loss, body image worries, chronic illness and relationship difficulties among other issues. He also supports those facing the fallout from natural or human-caused disasters and the stress they create.
Sessions happen through the therapy service’s booking process, which uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person, helping them feel understood and guiding conversations by their priorities. It works well for people who need space to talk through confusing feelings or life changes.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses simple exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking. It is often used for anxiety, stress and low mood because it gives clear steps people can practice between sessions.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify core emotions and how these shape relationships and choices, which can be useful for grief, loss and identity-related struggles.
Finding the right fit is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which approaches suit the person's goals and preferences, adapting methods as progress unfolds.
Confirm the available session formats before booking as the biography does not specify them here. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule sessions around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use mindfulness or CBT exercises from home and bring everyday situations directly into discussion to make sessions practical and relevant.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Douglas help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression, plus many related areas such as addiction, body image and chronic illness.
What is his general therapeutic style?
Douglas adopts a conversational, client-centred style and mixes in practical tools from cognitive behavioural and emotionally-focused methods to help people understand feelings and change unhelpful patterns.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has six years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of mental health and life difficulties.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any time-zone details when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; the cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.