Barry Golten

Barry Golten


Registered Member MBACP

Contact information

Phone number
07940529114

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Therapist - Matlock

Matlock DE4
07940529114
Sessions from £50.00

Features

  • Flexible hours available
  • Concessionary rates

Availability

My online hours are flexible. I usually work between 8am and 8pm Monday to Friday

About me and my therapy practice

People approach me for a variety of reasons. Often a life event such as a relationship breakdown or a bereavement has left them with feelings they are finding hard to manage. Sometimes they find themselves feeling or behaving in ways they don't understand or would like to change. I engage people in conversations which make all these difficulties and contradictions welcome.


Internal criticisms or bad feelings about ourselves are explored together. They often provide clues to past experiences which show up as present patterns of thought or behaviour. Addressing, accepting and reframing these past messages can lead to freedom and change.

Finding acceptance for parts of ourselves which we have thought of as bad, stupid or useless can be hard at first. This can only happen when we feel comfortable with a therapist. People who click with me find me to be warm, attentive and at times informal.   They are able to see that I share many of the struggles presented in the room. I am able to help them see that these ups and downs are part of the human condition.

My hope is to help clients to know and accept themselves better, to create more space internally so that self healing can occur.

My practice is sex positive and kink friendly


Practice description

The way that I work will be influenced by what you present and what you are drawn to . Initially I will get to know you, your concerns and hopes and you will get to know me by the questions I ask and how I respond to what you say.  This getting to know each other will take as long as it needs.

If you are happy to work with me - I will make an initial arrangement to see you for 6 weekly sessions. After this, if you continue with therapy, we will review as and when needed. 

I will often reflect back to you what I am hearing in terms of the parts of you which are being expressed e.g. It sounds like a part of you is feeling critical of how you did that. If you are receptive to working with your parts, I may take this further by helping you to conduct internal conversations with your parts. If this is not to your taste - I may be more likely to explore your issues in a way led by you.

Although I am not able to find "fixes" for issues you present, such as anxiety, low self esteem, depression etc, I will at times suggest practices which can put you on a healing path. These might include using a structured journalling practice, listening to guided meditations or doing other writing tasks such as unsent letters. 

I usually prompt reflection at the start of sessions by asking about the time between the last session and this. If any issues have surfaced which could use some exploration we can dive deeper into them. I will be particularly interested in feelings, how they were managed and how we can experience our emotions without being overwhelmed by them.

My first session

I offer a free 15 minute zoom chat to see of we can work together. I will ask you to talk about why you are seeking help at the present. I will be curious about what you are hoping for from therapy.

The first full appointment is 50 minutes long unless we agree to start with an extended 90 minute session.

I will take a few personal details before we start.

I do not do an assessment. Our work is led by you and your needs.

What I can help with

Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Business coaching, Cancer, Career coaching, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Executive coaching, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Leadership coaching, LGBTQ+ counselling, Life coaching, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Mood disorder, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sensory impairment, Service veterans, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Dependency, Trauma, Vegan allied, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Brief therapy, Eclectic, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy

Clients I work with

Adults, Older adults, Trainees

How I deliver therapy

Long term sessions, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Time-limited