Douglas Barbieri, BACP
6 years in practice
Douglas Barbieri is a therapist based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing anxiety, stress, grief and low self-esteem.
License and registration
- BACP
- 394502 · expires February 2027
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English, Portuguese
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About Douglas
Douglas Barbieri is a therapist based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing anxiety, stress, grief and low self-esteem. He emphasises simple, clear conversations so clients can understand their feelings and make practical changes. He speaks English and Portuguese and draws on six years of professional experience, holding BACP registration.
Douglas offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people who feel overwhelmed or stuck. He helps clients notice patterns they keep hidden, and talks through what those patterns mean for daily life.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to increase self-awareness and give new ways to make decisions. He blends several therapeutic approaches depending on what a person needs. That can include looking at how thoughts shape mood, exploring emotional responses in relationships, and attending to life’s bigger questions about meaning and purpose.
The focus is on practical steps and clearer self-understanding. Douglas works with common mental health concerns such as depression, trauma and addiction as well as issues like body image, attachment worries, chronic illness and communication problems. He also helps people dealing with guilt, shame, loss and identity questions.
Sessions may use conversation, reflection and mindfulness exercises to help people manage distress and rebuild confidence. He supports clients to examine problems, consider fresh viewpoints and plan realistic next steps in their lives.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Douglas lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- 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
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
Approaches Douglas names
- Existential Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Existential therapy looks at the big questions people face, such as meaning, choice and responsibility. It helps when life feels empty, confusing or overwhelming by inviting people to reflect on values and purpose. Client-centred therapy focuses on a warm, accepting relationship and helps people feel heard while they work through difficult emotions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, examines how thoughts influence feelings and actions and offers practical strategies for managing anxiety and low mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful and adjust methods based on the client's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that aims to find what helps the individual make steady changes.
Online therapy lets people access sessions from different locations using video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for a full face-to-face feel, phone sessions can fit into a busy day with lower bandwidth, and messaging or live chat can work for shorter check-ins or ongoing written reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family life or when travel is difficult, while keeping the focus on progress and practical next steps.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Douglas address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression, plus a range of related issues such as addiction, body image and communication problems.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He uses a conversational, client-centred style that encourages self-awareness and practical change. Sessions often mix reflection, emotional exploration and mindfulness techniques.
What experience does he have?
He has six years of professional practice working with a variety of mental health and life issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and he is able to work with 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 is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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