Barbara Craig, BACP
Supportive integrative counsellor for parenting and relationships
Book with Barbara- Years in practice
- 5
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English, Polish
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Barbara
Barbara Craig is a counsellor who uses an integrative approach to help people through difficult moments. She combines methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-informed ideas and client-centred listening to tailor sessions to each person. She offers therapy in English and Polish and brings five years of experience to her practice.
Barbara focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety and depression. She also supports people dealing with relationship problems, parenting pressures, grief and the effects of trauma and abuse.
Background and approach
Other areas she addresses include addictions, low self-esteem, eating issues and anger management. Her work draws on attachment-based thinking to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviours.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values and take small steps that feel meaningful. Sessions are offered as open-ended therapy or in shorter-term counselling, depending on what someone needs. She aims to create a non-judgemental, respectful space where people can speak honestly about sensitive matters.
Barbara emphasises a trusting relationship as the foundation for change. People from diverse backgrounds are welcomed and supported without judgement. Practical matters such as next steps and scheduling are managed through the service portal, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging.
What Barbara works with
Everything Barbara lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Barbara helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Barbara lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and to take small actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and when life feels directionless.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns in close relationships and parenting. It helps people recognise repeated dynamics and practise new ways of relating that feel safer and more connected.
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and reflecting back what a person says. That approach can help people feel heard and build confidence to explore difficult choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Barbara will discuss methods and adapt sessions based on each person's goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and reviewed as therapy progresses to make sure the chosen way of working feels helpful.
Online therapy offers practical benefits such as easier scheduling and fewer travel demands. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations, phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit brief check-ins or those who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around family life, work and other commitments while keeping the focus on progress and practical steps.
Questions people ask about Barbara
What concerns does Barbara help with?
She works with stress, anxiety and depression as well as relationship and parenting pressures. Other areas include trauma and abuse, grief, addictions and self-esteem.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is integrative and person-centred, combining ACT, attachment ideas and CBT. Sessions aim to be practical, collaborative and tailored to each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of issues. That experience informs her flexible, person-focused approach.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Polish. International clients may also be supported where practical.
In what formats are sessions available?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging. Different formats suit different needs, from brief check-ins to longer conversations.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are handled through a subscription model. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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