Barbara Cross , NCPS

Barbara Cross is registered in the UK with the NCPS and brings over 8 years of professional experience to her therapeutic practice. She holds qualifications as a Pluralistic Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, a Cognitive Hypnotherapist, and an NLP Master Practitioner, and combines these skills to offer adaptable, person-focused care.

Her work is flexible and collaborative, shaped by both Person-Centred and Solution-Focused perspectives. Practising pluralistically means the therapeutic process is tailored to each individual's needs, allowing methods to be blended and adjusted so the work remains relevant and practical.

Barbara supports people dealing with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low motivation, self-esteem struggles, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, hoarding, career questions, confidence issues, and depression. She aims to help clients process difficult experiences that may be preventing them from moving forward and reaching their potential.

Her approach is rooted in cultivating understanding, self-compassion, and resilience. Through techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person-Centred practice, and psychodynamic exploration, she helps clients recognise thought and behaviour patterns, explore underlying causes, and develop practical ways to cope and grow. Barbara emphasises empathy, honesty, and respect, and she works with each person to create a personalised plan that fits their goals and circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches and online support with Barbara Cross

Barbara uses Client-Centred Therapy to create a supportive space where a person's own experience guides the work. This approach encourages self-awareness and exploration of beliefs and feelings, helping people build confidence and independence while they navigate difficult emotions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and practical behaviours that sustain distress. CBT offers tools and exercises to help manage symptoms of anxiety, low mood, and stress, and to develop clearer strategies for everyday challenges.

Hypnotherapy is offered as an adjunctive technique to access focused states of attention and support change in habits, motivation, or responses to stress. When appropriate, it can complement talking therapies by reinforcing new ways of thinking and behaving.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Barbara works collaboratively with clients and with licensed professionals when needed to determine which methods fit a client's needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for those juggling work, family, or mobility needs. These formats make it easier to maintain regular sessions and to access support from different locations while still receiving guided, professional care from qualified therapists.