Barbara Murphy

I am an Integrative counsellor and my approach is grounded in Psychodynamic, Person Centre and CBT.  This means rather than using a one size fits all I can draw on whichever approach suits the moment.  Person Centred works with what's going on in life at the moment and gives the opportunity discuss and find way to cope.  Psychodynamic approach can help gain an understanding of how the past impacts on the present. 

We can all get overwhelmed in our day-to-day life, feel stuck and struggle to make sense of our feelings and emotions.  Seeking counselling can be just as overwhelming and it can take a long time to make the first step.  

I offer a supportive, non-judgemental and caring space where you will be treated with respect and given the opportunity to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours at your own pace.  

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties along with various other complexities that make life less enjoyable and manageable.  My aim is to give you the space for you to explore your innermost thoughts and feelings and support you to gain insight into what's happening for you in the moment and what impact past experiences might have on your current life challenges.  

I welcome enquiries and am happy to offer a short phone conversation to allow you decide if you want to go forward with sessions.  

I prefer to work in person but I also offer phone and teams sessions.  

I offer clinical supervision to trainee and qualified counsellors working with adults in various setting. My supervision style is reflective and collaborative to support my supervisees and gently challenging appropriately. Supervision is a place to not only explore client work but also the impact it has on you as a practitioner. in my supervision practice I aim to support your clinical development and confidence.

I have over 17 years experience as an Integrative counsellor working from Psychodynamic, Person Centred and CBT. I also have a basic understanding of TA.

I offer concessions to trainee and recently qualified counsellors.

I prefer to work in person I can also offer phone or teams/zoom sessions.