- Guilt and shame
- CBT and mindfulness
- English and Portuguese
About Douglas
Douglas Barbieri is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. He works with adults who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and issues around self‑esteem. He also addresses problems such as abandonment, attachment struggles, addiction, body image and feelings of guilt and shame.
He invites people to talk through what is troubling them and to notice patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions focus on increasing self‑awareness and making sense of difficult emotions. He uses straightforward conversation to bring hidden traits and habits into view so people can make clearer decisions about their lives.
Douglas draws on client‑centred methods alongside cognitive behavioural ideas and emotionally‑focused work. He also uses existential and mindfulness approaches when they suit the concern at hand. The aim is to offer practical ways to manage upsetting thoughts while exploring deeper personal meanings.
In practice he helps people examine specific problems and offers different perspectives to consider. That can include working on negative automatic thoughts, relationship struggles, addiction issues, or grief after loss. He explains options in plain language and helps set realistic next steps.
Sessions are conducted in English and Portuguese for people in the UK and internationally. Fees vary with location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Douglas combines client‑centred work with cognitive behavioural therapy and emotionally‑focused ideas. Client‑centred work means the conversation centres on what the person notices and values, helping them feel heard and clearer about next steps. CBT looks at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going and gives practical exercises to try between sessions. Emotionally‑focused work helps people identify and name core emotions and attend to relationships that affect their wellbeing.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will discuss different ways of working with each person and decide together which methods fit best with the issues, goals and preferences presented in sessions. The choice can shift as progress is made or new concerns appear.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check‑ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use these practical benefits to help people maintain regular sessions alongside everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self‑esteem and depression, plus related issues such as addiction, body image and guilt and shame.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He combines client‑centred listening with cognitive and emotionally‑focused techniques to help people understand guilt and shame and look at unhelpful thought patterns.
What is his professional background?
He has six years of professional experience working with mental health concerns and related personal issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Does he work with people outside the UK?
He accepts international clients and offers sessions to people outside the United Kingdom.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.