Barbara Josik , BACP

Barbara Josik is an integrative psychodynamic counsellor who offers a warm, non-judgmental and compassionate space to explore difficult thoughts, feelings and life events. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings four years of experience helping people increase awareness of aspects of themselves that were previously outside conscious view. Working from an integrative psychodynamic framework, she supports clients in opening up about their past and the places in life where they feel stuck, acknowledging that taking that first step is an important part of change.

Barbara adapts therapy to the individual, drawing on psychodynamic and humanistic ideas alongside trauma-informed and body-focused approaches. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques, Gestalt work and inner child methods so that the therapeutic work can address emotional, relational and somatic dimensions. Her practice is built around the whole person and shaped by what each client needs in the moment.

Therapy is presented as a process that asks for commitment, patience and a wish to change. Sessions typically last fifty minutes and are held weekly, with the option to increase frequency depending on need and availability. The first meeting is an opportunity for both parties to get to know one another: clients can describe what has brought them to therapy and Barbara will explain how she works. She has worked in a range of mental health and therapeutic settings supporting people with anxiety, depression, abuse, social anxiety, anger management, trauma, relationship and family difficulties, stress, loss and bereavement, low self-esteem and related concerns.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions with Barbara Josik

Barbara draws on psychodynamic therapy to help clients explore patterns rooted in past experiences and unconscious processes; this approach supports insight into how early relationships and internal conflicts shape current feelings and behaviors. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and gently challenge unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical strategies that can help with anxiety, low mood and stress. Mindfulness-based techniques are incorporated to develop present-moment awareness and self-compassion, helpful for managing emotional intensity and improving day-to-day coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and is decided collaboratively. Barbara works with each person to assess their needs, goals and preferences and to adapt methods over time, alongside input from licensed professionals and other therapists when appropriate.

Online therapy with Barbara is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These remote formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, to continue work when travel is difficult, and to choose the way of connecting that feels most comfortable for each client.