- Psychodynamic informed
- CBT and practical tools
- Speaks English and Polish
About Barbara
Barbara Josik offers a warm, client-centred approach that emphasises understanding each person as an individual. She is identified as a BACP counsellor and aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about difficult thoughts, feelings and events. Barbara writes plainly and meets people where they are so they can begin to make small changes at a steady pace.
Her work draws on psychodynamic ideas alongside practical methods such as cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused strategies. Sessions typically last fifty minutes and are scheduled weekly, with the option to increase frequency when there is a clinical need and availability. The focus in sessions is on what matters most to the client, whether that is exploring past experiences or addressing current problems.
Barbara has four years of experience in a range of mental health and therapeutic settings. She has supported people with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and bereavement, low self-esteem, anger and relationship and family concerns. She also works with issues such as addiction, sleep difficulties, parenting strain and compassion fatigue.
Additional focuses include attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care matters, body image and codependency. She also lists coping with natural or human-caused disaster among areas she pays attention to when these events affect a person’s life.
Sessions are offered in English and Polish and Barbara works with each person to decide goals and a way of working that fits their needs. The first meeting is used to get to know each other and agree how to proceed.
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping people feel understood; it supports issues like low self-esteem, relationship worries and coping after loss by keeping the person’s priorities central. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and uses practical strategies to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and manage mood. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and can be useful for people wanting quicker changes or clearer short-term goals.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options together and adapt methods based on the person's goals, preferences and what works in practice. That collaboration helps shape sessions week to week so the approach can shift as needs change.
If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking so you know how appointments are run. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life and can reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins or make use of tools from CBT and mindfulness between meetings to help reinforce progress.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Polish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Barbara help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship and family concerns, as well as trauma, addictions, sleep problems and self-esteem issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Barbara uses a client-centred, compassionate style that blends psychodynamic exploration with practical techniques such as CBT and solution-focused work.
What experience does she bring?
She has four years of experience working in a variety of mental health and therapeutic settings with people facing a wide range of difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Polish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.