- Client centred
- Psychodynamic focus
- Mindfulness tools
About Barbara
Barbara Josik offers a client-centred approach that places the person at the heart of therapy. She aims to create a warm and compassionate space where people can talk about difficult thoughts, feelings and life events. Her work is practical and straightforward, inviting people to notice patterns and try small changes that fit their daily life.
Barbara draws on psychodynamic ideas to help people understand how past experiences shape current feelings and relationships. She combines this with cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness to address unhelpful thinking and manage stress and anxiety. Sessions may also include elements that focus on the body and on emotional regulation when trauma or overwhelming feelings are present.
Her way of working is flexible and built around what each person needs. Sessions are usually weekly and last fifty minutes, and the rhythm can be adjusted if more frequent meetings are needed. The focus in sessions is whatever matters most to the person that week, whether that is a specific problem or a broader pattern in life.
Barbara has four years of experience in a range of mental health and therapeutic settings. She has helped with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family worries, grief, low self-esteem and stress.
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are offered in English and Polish and she practises in the United Kingdom.
How Barbara’s approaches translate to online therapy
Barbara uses client‑centred work alongside psychodynamic and mindfulness ideas. Client‑centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and can explore what matters most. This helps with relationship issues, low self‑esteem and major life transitions.Psychodynamic work looks at how past experiences affect current feelings and behaviour, helping people make sense of repeated patterns. Mindfulness practice teaches simple attention and breathing exercises that reduce stress and improve sleep and emotional regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the person to decide which combination of methods fits their needs, goals and preferences. That decision is reviewed over time and adapted as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. If you are considering therapy here, please confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Many people find online work helps them keep continuity during life changes and makes regular appointments simpler to manage.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Polish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Barbara commonly help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem and trauma-related difficulties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centred and compassionate, combining psychodynamic listening with practical CBT and mindfulness techniques to address thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
What experience does she bring?
Barbara has four years of experience working in various mental health and therapeutic settings supporting people with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and relationship issues.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Polish.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not currently working with international clients; sessions are offered to people within the United Kingdom.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.