Barbara Cross, NCPS

Barbara Cross is a counsellor registered with the NCPS and has nine years of professional experience. She uses a flexible, person-centred way of working that focuses on everyday thoughts and habits to help people manage stress, anxiety and low mood.

Barbara draws on cognitive behavioural methods alongside person-centred ideas to help people notice thinking patterns that get in the way. Sessions aim to give practical tools and simple steps to change unhelpful habits and build steadier moods. She also includes hypnotherapy and motivational interviewing techniques when these suit the person’s needs.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns. Common areas include trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy difficulties, parenting and family-related strain, anger and coping with life changes such as separation or career shifts. Additional focuses include attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, caregiver stress and challenges linked to ageing.

In practice Barbara adopts a collaborative style. She listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people set small, achievable goals. The aim is to increase self-awareness and to build practical coping habits that fit into daily life.

Sessions are tailored to each person rather than following a single rigid model. Barbara emphasises patience and steady progress, working at a pace that feels manageable. She supports people who want clearer thinking, firmer boundaries and more confidence in day-to-day situations.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping people talk through their beliefs and feelings. It is useful for building self-awareness and confidence when everyday thinking patterns feel stuck.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches simple strategies to change habits that maintain anxiety or low mood. It tends to be practical and goal-focused, useful for stress, anxiety and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your needs and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative process that can change over time as goals evolve.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It also lets people join from different locations, including internationally, but you should confirm the exact session options before booking. Online work can include conversation-based sessions and practical homework suited to everyday life, helping you build new habits between meetings.