I am licensed in the UK with 4 years of professional work experience.
Life is a rollercoaster, full of challenges, hurdles, trials and tribulations. In the midst of it all we can become stuck. There may be one thing causing turmoil or a build up over time and life can feel at times too much and overwhelming.
I can be your partner as a therapist and help you explore your emotions in a secure setting. Assist you in becoming more self-aware. Each of us has personality traits that we keep hidden from others and even from ourselves. We can investigate these facets collectively. You can learn to accept your thoughts, feelings and emotions through the therapeutic process whilst increasing personal awareness. You might wish to know why you feel the way you do or you might have a particular problem. I can work with you in therapy to examine these problems and provide you fresh viewpoints so you can make better decisions about your life.
My work is focused on mental health issues such as: anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, PTS and PTSD, spirituality, relationship problems, self harm, suicide, addiction, bereavement, low self esteem, tackling negative automatic thoughts, work related issues, identity, cultural issues, personal development coaching and the subconscious mind reprogramming.
I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: 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, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, 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
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #394502
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Douglas Barbieri. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Initial session already helping.
Written on Apr 01, 2025 after therapy with Douglas for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
He is a pillar of support
Written on Sep 03, 2024 after therapy with Douglas for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Douglas addresses things very directly and offers helpful and practical advice on how to move forward in different situation. He has helped me a lot even if the course of my therapy journey is very different from what I thought it would be.
Written on Aug 26, 2024 after therapy with Douglas for 5 months on issues concerning depression, grief, and coping with life changes
Best therapist ever!
Written on Nov 07, 2023 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd
I have just started therapy with Douglas, but what I can say already is that he really manages to create a warm and safe environment for open conversations and manages to explain concepts very well. I am looking forward to my following sessions and all he can teach me.
Written on Oct 17, 2023 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
My therapist is amazing. I am going through extremely hard time in my life but I feel blessed to meet someone like Douglas B. I had therapy before and I was very sceptical to try it again. But I promised my best friend to give it a go... I don't regret trying or spending money. Better Help website is also great and easy to navigate.
Written on Mar 17, 2023 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management