Isabella Barrand , BACP

Isabella Barrand is a UK-licensed therapist with six years of clinical experience and holds BACP membership, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

She has worked with people experiencing stress and anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, grief and loss, and depression. Her work is grounded in the view that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilised to address life’s challenges. She recognises that exploring emotions and thought patterns takes courage and aims to support and empower clients through that process.

Isabella has also worked extensively offering live messaging sessions for clients who prefer written real-time contact. She frames therapy as a collaborative process, helping people identify goals and practical steps toward change. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Isabella draws on a mix of evidence-informed approaches that can be offered effectively through online formats. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating and emotional bonds formed in close relationships - it helps people understand how past attachments influence current relationships and emotional responses. Client-Centered Therapy emphasises the client’s own perspective, providing an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead to foster self-awareness and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, offering practical tools for managing problems like anxiety and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Isabella works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts her approach over time as those needs evolve.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for different lifestyles and communication preferences. These options can make it easier to access consistent support, fit sessions into busy schedules, and continue therapeutic work from a convenient location.