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- Internal Family Systems
- Solution-focused work
- Trauma and attachment
About Barry
Barry Golten is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with ten years' experience. He works with adults on issues such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship and intimacy-related difficulties. He also supports people coping with life changes, grief, career decisions, ADHD and challenges linked to identity and sexual orientation.
Barry draws on several ways of working to help people make practical change. He uses Internal Family Systems alongside person-centred and psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences shape present reactions. He also applies solution-focused techniques to identify small, concrete steps that move things forward.
Sessions focus on identifying what is getting in the way and on building useful responses. Conversations explore parts of a person’s experience, including difficult feelings such as guilt, shame, anger or isolation. He helps clients notice strengths and practical options they already have.
Barry’s background includes many years in the charity support sector and roles in training and consultancy on trauma, attachment and resilience. He has worked as a manager and as a trainer delivering workshops on these topics, and he brings that experience into therapy and coaching work.
People working with him can expect direct, conversational sessions that balance looking back at patterns with setting straightforward goals. He asks about what matters now and helps clients plan steps they can try between sessions. The aim is clearer thinking and more manageable next steps.
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How Internal Family Systems and solution-focused work translate to online sessions
Internal Family Systems (IFS) treats emotions and behaviours as parts of a person’s internal system. In short sessions this approach helps people name and understand different parts, and it can make intense feelings easier to talk about. It is often used for trauma responses, attachment-related patterns and long-standing self-criticism.Solution-focused work keeps attention on practical change. It looks for small, repeatable steps and existing strengths clients can use between sessions. This approach suits goals like improving coping with life changes, reducing anxiety or making progress on career and relationship decisions.
Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful, adapt methods to the issues raised, and check in about how approaches are working as therapy continues.
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and make shorter check-ins easier to arrange. Registered or accredited professionals often use the same therapeutic tools online as they do in person, so clients can work on internal parts, practical steps and trauma-related themes without changing the core approach.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He supports adults with anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and self-esteem concerns among others.
What is his therapeutic style?
His style blends Internal Family Systems with person-centred and psychodynamic ideas, using solution-focused techniques for practical goal setting.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of practice experience, with earlier roles in the charity support sector and later work in training and consultancy.
What credential and country location does he have?
He is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients from other countries.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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