Barbara Craig , BACP

Barbara Craig is a fully qualified, accredited therapist who works with individual adults and people in relationships. She draws on five years of clinical experience supporting those facing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, bereavement and disenfranchised grief, family difficulties, couples issues, and life transitions. She also provides specialist support for people affected by domestic abuse and coercive control, and she offers both open-ended therapy and short-term counselling in English and Polish.

Barbara adopts an integrative approach, tailoring each course of work to the needs of the person in front of her by combining elements of psychodynamic and attachment-informed theory, person-centred practice, cognitive-behavioural techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and family or systemic perspectives. She emphasises the therapeutic relationship as central to change and creates a non-judgemental, empathetic environment where experiences can be explored safely. Barbara affirms diversity and provides multicultural support that recognises the dignity and value of people from all backgrounds, including those with protected characteristics.

Her practice also encompasses a wide range of focus areas such as trauma and abuse, relationship and communication challenges, parenting and blended family issues, addictions, grief, identity and self-esteem concerns, and attachment-related difficulties. Barbara holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is the professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Barbara Craig uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values, notice unhelpful thinking patterns, and take committed action toward a more meaningful life. ACT is often useful for anxiety, stress, depression, and difficulties with motivation.

She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns in relationships and emotional responses. This approach can help with attachment issues, relationship conflict, separation and abandonment concerns, and long-standing patterns of coping.

Barbara integrates Client-Centred Therapy principles by offering a compassionate, non-judgemental space where the client’s own goals and perspectives guide the work. This style supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and personal growth.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Barbara collaborates with each person to identify the methods that best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as the work unfolds to ensure the therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Barbara can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people balancing work, family, or geographic distance. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations while maintaining continuity of care and convenience for ongoing appointments.