- Calm practical support
- Helps increase self-awareness
- English and Portuguese
About Douglas
Douglas Barbieri is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression and grief. He has six years of professional experience and can work with clients in English and Portuguese. He aims to be a steady presence while people make sense of difficult emotions and painful events, including issues around jealousy and infidelity.
He uses straightforward conversation to increase self-awareness and to look at patterns that keep people stuck. Sessions focus on understanding thoughts, feelings and behaviours so clients can try new choices in daily life. He offers fresh viewpoints and practical ways to tackle negative automatic thoughts and low self-esteem.
Douglas draws on several therapeutic approaches, including client-centred methods, cognitive behavioural techniques and emotionally-focused ideas. He also brings mindfulness and existential perspectives when they fit the person’s concerns. These approaches are blended to match what each person needs in the room.
His background covers a wide range of mental health issues such as trauma, addiction, bereavement, self-harm, and work-related problems. Douglas emphasises creating an open, non-judgemental space where people can speak honestly about painful topics and examine hidden personality patterns.
To begin, people use the site continue button on this profile and complete a short matching questionnaire. Sessions are scheduled based on the therapist’s availability and a subscription model is used that can be cancelled at any time.
He uses straightforward conversation to increase self-awareness and to look at patterns that keep people stuck. Sessions focus on understanding thoughts, feelings and behaviours so clients can try new choices in daily life. He offers fresh viewpoints and practical ways to tackle negative automatic thoughts and low self-esteem.
Douglas draws on several therapeutic approaches, including client-centred methods, cognitive behavioural techniques and emotionally-focused ideas. He also brings mindfulness and existential perspectives when they fit the person’s concerns. These approaches are blended to match what each person needs in the room.
His background covers a wide range of mental health issues such as trauma, addiction, bereavement, self-harm, and work-related problems. Douglas emphasises creating an open, non-judgemental space where people can speak honestly about painful topics and examine hidden personality patterns.
To begin, people use the site continue button on this profile and complete a short matching questionnaire. Sessions are scheduled based on the therapist’s availability and a subscription model is used that can be cancelled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Douglas blends client-centred practice and cognitive behavioural work to address everyday struggles. Client-centred Therapy focuses on listening deeply and reflecting what people say so they feel heard and can notice their own thoughts and values. This helps when someone is unsure about their feelings or needs more clarity about a situation.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and gives simple strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and tackling negative automatic thoughts that make jealousy or worry worse.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and suggest which methods to try first. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work can be adjusted to what helps most.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people maintain continuity of care when circumstances change, while the therapist and client decide together how best to arrange appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression, plus related concerns such as infidelity and attachment issues.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and person-centred, aiming to make thoughts and feelings clearer and to test different ways of responding in daily life.
How much experience does he have?
Douglas has six years of professional experience working with a range of mental health difficulties and personal development concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds BACP and practises from the United Kingdom as a counsellor.
Can sessions be held in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Are international clients supported?
He does accept international clients as part of his practice.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.