- Rest-focused support
- Practical CBT tools
- Psychodynamic listening
About Barbara
Barbara Josik is a BACP counsellor who offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk about sleep problems and other worries. She focuses on helping people unpick thoughts, feelings and patterns that keep them awake or worn out. Her approach aims to make difficult conversations feel manageable and clear.
Barbara combines short-term practical tools with deeper talking work. She usesClient-Centered techniques to follow what matters most to the person in front of her. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to notice patterns from the past that affect current life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) tools are used when helpful to change unhelpful thinking and routines.
Sessions are structured around the individual’s needs and what they bring each week. Meetings normally last fifty minutes and are usually weekly, though frequency can change with need and availability. The first meeting is a chance to explain concerns, ask questions and decide next steps together.
Barbara has four years of experience working in different mental health settings. She has supported people with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family issues, grief, low self-esteem and stress-related problems. Her background includes work with clients facing addiction, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
Therapy aims to be a steady process that needs time and effort. Barbara encourages small, realistic steps and practical ways to improve rest and day-to-day functioning. Conversations may include exploring past experiences, building coping routines and practising mindful habits.
Therapeutic approaches for rest and everyday coping
Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows what the client says matters most, helping them find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, behaviours and feelings; it offers practical steps to change unhelpful sleep habits and anxious thinking. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce worry and improve relaxed alertness during the day.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Barbara will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit best for the client's needs, goals and preferences. That conversation typically happens early on and can be revisited as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the exact session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins on a lunch break. Some approaches translate well to remote sessions, especially CBT and mindfulness exercises that use short practical tasks and homework to support better sleep and day-to-day routine.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Polish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Barbara help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, grief, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem and addiction-related struggles.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style blends person-centred listening with practical techniques. Sessions mix talking about past patterns with short-term tools like cognitive behavioural strategies.
What experience does she bring?
Barbara has four years of experience working in various mental health and therapeutic settings supporting people with trauma, bereavement, anxiety and other concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and provides counselling in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for 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 fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.