Dr. Barbara Howard-Hunt

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Career difficulties

About Barbara

Dr Barbara Howard-Hunt helps people work on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, confidence and career difficulties using a mix of recognised counselling approaches. She is registered with NCPS and has six years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

She uses clear, person-focused conversation to make space for thoughts and feelings. Sessions are practical and direct. The emphasis is on understanding what matters to the client and building steps they can use between sessions.

Her background includes work with trauma-related issues and anxiety, including panic and post-traumatic stress. She also supports people dealing with workplace problems, relationship strains, isolation and seasonal mood changes. Practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy are often used alongside attachment-based ideas.

Hypnotherapy and motivational interviewing are additional methods she may draw on to support motivation, shame and forgiveness work. The aim is to help people overcome blocks to confidence and to clarify next steps for career or life purpose questions.

Sessions are conducted in English and Dr Howard-Hunt does not take international clients. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the Talk to a counsellor online button.

How her therapeutic approaches work for online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, and it focuses on taking small steps towards what matters. It is often used for anxiety, stress and questions about life purpose.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for panic, social anxiety and mood difficulties.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current ways of relating and can help with relationship concerns, shame and isolation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and try methods that fit the person’s goals and preferences, adapting over time as needed. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Confirm the current session formats before booking. If you plan to use online sessions, they can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family commitments, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find video helps with face-to-face conversation, while others prefer audio for less screen time; check which formats are offered when you arrange your first appointment.

Topics Barbara lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Coaching
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Anger management
• Depression
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Multicultural concerns
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Post-traumatic stress
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Hypnotherapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Narrative Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Barbara

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety, panic and social phobia are listed areas she helps people with.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses approaches such as acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, attachment-based and client-centred methods, plus hypnotherapy and motivational interviewing.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

Is she registered and where is she based?

She is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does she take clients from other countries?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Click the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.