- Attachment focus
- Supports workplace issues
- Speaks English and German
About Barbara
Barbara Engels is a counsellor with 18 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She works from an attachment-based and psychodynamic perspective and supports people facing relationship strain, workplace stress, anxiety, grief and self-esteem concerns. Sessions can be carried out in English or German to suit the client's preference.
Barbara spent many years working for The Relate Counselling Service and an autism-specialist charity. That background means she has practical experience helping individuals, couples and parents with family conflict, intimacy concerns and bereavement. She also offers counselling tailored to people affected by autism and Asperger syndrome.
In sessions she aims to treat clients with respect, sensitivity and compassion. Conversations are adapted to each person's needs so practical steps and reflective exploration can sit together. Clients can expect a mix of talking about current difficulties and looking at how past relationships shape present feelings.
Barbara often focuses on how attachment patterns influence relationships and how those patterns affect work and wellbeing. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to help people understand repeated feelings and behaviours. Her work includes support for parenting challenges, career and workplace issues, and life changes that unsettle daily routines.
She describes therapy as a joint process of support and empowerment. People who want to make changes or find more fulfilment can work with her to set clear goals and try new ways of coping. Sessions are arranged after a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step.
How attachment and psychodynamic ideas shape online therapy
Barbara uses attachment-based work to look at how early bonds influence current relationships and emotional responses. This approach helps when intimacy, trust and communication are causing distress or repeating patterns at work or home.She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to notice recurring feelings and behaviours that come from past experiences. That can help make sense of why someone reacts strongly in certain situations and open up different choices in relationships or at work.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Barbara will discuss what feels most useful and tailor sessions to the client's goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and aims to balance understanding with practical change.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow people to attend from their usual surroundings. It can also offer shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and let people choose English or German for sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, German
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with relationship and intimacy issues, stress and anxiety, depression, grief, parenting concerns and workplace problems. ADHD, trauma and self-esteem are also listed among her focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Barbara uses attachment-based and psychodynamic approaches, combining reflection on past relationships with practical conversation about current difficulties. The aim is to understand patterns and find workable steps forward.
What is her professional background?
She has 18 years of professional experience, including work for The Relate Counselling Service and an autism-specialist charity. That experience includes counselling for individuals, couples and parents.
Where does she practise and what credential does she hold?
Barbara practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with the BACP. Sessions can be arranged to suit clients in that region and beyond.
Can I have sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and German. International clients are accepted and language preference can be discussed when arranging sessions.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing will be provided during the booking process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.