Open and Kind, I felt very safe discussing whatever needed to be discussed. I have completely healed from the issue that pushed me towards therapy this year and Barbara plays a big part in that.
Barbara Cross, NCPS
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Barbara is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.8 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Barbara. View 4 reviews
- Great news, Barbara is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
- Accepts worldwide clients
Recent reviews
Lovely, empathic person. She’s is very concentrated and professional. I can open up to her without feeling anxious. She gives very helpful advices and tools. I am very happy to have matched with her and stayed in therapy longer than I initially planned.
More about Barbara
- 8 years' experience
- Female
- NCPS
I am registered in the UK with the NCPS and bring over 8 years of professional experience. I am a Pluralistic Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, Cognitive Hypnotherapist, and NLP Master Practitioner.
My approach is flexible and collaborative, drawing from both a Person-Centred and Solution-Focused perspective. Practising pluralistically allows us to adapt our work together to best suit your needs, ensuring a truly personalised and effective experience.
I work with clients experiencing a wide range of symptoms and concerns. My specialisms include stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, low motivation, self-esteem issues, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, hoarding, career concerns, confidence struggles, and depression.
The therapies I offer aim to help you process difficult experiences that may be holding you back from reaching your full potential. Together, we can cultivate greater understanding, self-compassion, and resilience.
**Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)** focuses on identifying and understanding your thought patterns and how they influence your behaviours. It provides practical tools to enable you to manage and reduce these challenges, empowering you to develop greater awareness of your emotions, feelings, and beliefs. The techniques aim to empower you to make positive changes and enhance your overall well-being.
**Person-Centred Therapy** supports you in exploring your beliefs, feelings, and current challenges. It encourages self-awareness and a deeper understanding of why certain feelings and behaviours occur. At the core of this approach is acceptance, genuinely seeing and understanding who you are. I will offer honesty and empathy, always viewing the world from your perspective. This process aims to boost your confidence and independence, helping you navigate your difficulties without feeling judged or directed.
**Psychodynamic Therapy** helps uncover the underlying causes of recurring patterns in your thinking and behaviour, especially those you may not be fully aware of. These patterns often originate from past experiences that can leave you feeling stuck. Exploring how your beliefs originated can provide insight into how they influence your relationships today and help you develop new ways to move forward.
I am committed to treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Each session and treatment plan will be tailored to your unique needs, ensuring a supportive and personalised experience.
Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and I am here to support and empower you every step of the way.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
- NCPS · United Kingdom · NCS19-10180 · Expires April 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Barbara Cross
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Open and Kind, I felt very safe discussing whatever needed to be discussed. I have completely healed from the issue that pushed me towards therapy this year and Barbara plays a big part in that.
Lovely, empathic person. She’s is very concentrated and professional. I can open up to her without feeling anxious. She gives very helpful advices and tools. I am very happy to have matched with her and stayed in therapy longer than I initially planned.
I've tried Therapy before but I feel like this time Bar is finding a way to make sure it works for me which hasn't happened before with other people. She's also really good at adapting sessions around what's happened to me that week - even when it's very unexpected events.
Very professional and caring. You feel listened to and like she knows what strategies can help you
Frequently asked questions
Does Barbara Cross offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Barbara Cross works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Barbara Cross speak?
Barbara Cross speaks English.
How many years of experience does Barbara Cross have?
Barbara Cross has 8 years of experience.
Where is Barbara Cross licensed to practice?
Barbara Cross is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Barbara Cross accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
Yes, Barbara Cross accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Barbara Cross offer?
Barbara Cross offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Hypnotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Barbara Cross?
Barbara Cross can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Barbara Cross?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.