Dr. Barbara Howard-Hunt, NCPS
Narrative-focused counsellor helping you reframe life stories
Details
| Name | Dr. Barbara Howard-Hunt |
|---|---|
| Credentials | NCPS |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | NCPS |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 6 |
About Barbara
Dr. Barbara Howard-Hunt is a counsellor who uses Narrative approaches alongside other therapies to help people untangle difficult experiences. She works in plain language and aims to make sessions feel safe and straightforward.
She has six years of professional experience and practises in the United Kingdom. Her listed credential is NCPS. Her practice focuses on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression.
She also supports people dealing with anger, workplace pressures, relationship concerns and career decisions.
Background and approach
Additional areas she addresses include feelings of guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose and womens issues. In sessions she encourages people to talk about their experiences and the stories they tell themselves. Narrative ideas help separate a person from a problem so they can see other possibilities.
Cognitive behavioural and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy methods are also available when practical steps or new thinking patterns are useful. She uses an open, non-judgemental style that draws on attachment and client-centred ideas. That means listening closely and letting clients set the pace and focus for each meeting.
Hypnotherapy and motivational interviewing are additional tools she may bring in when appropriate. Therapy can cover short-term goals such as coping with panic, or longer themes like forgiveness and rebuilding confidence. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different needs.
To begin, people follow an online matching process and then arrange sessions that fit their schedule.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem among the things Barbara works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Barbara among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Barbara among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Barbara among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Barbara among the ways she works.
- Hypnotherapy: Listed by Barbara among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Barbara among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Barbara among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Barbara among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Barbara directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Barbara directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and ACT work in online therapy
Dr Barbara Howard-Hunt mixes Narrative practice with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-informed listening to support people online. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from the problems they face and re-author how they talk about difficult events, which can ease feelings of being stuck. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and small committed actions, helping people live in ways that matter despite uncomfortable thoughts or feelings.The therapist treats finding the right approach as a shared process. She will talk with clients about their goals, try different ways of working and adjust methods based on what helps most. That collaborative style aims to match practical steps to each persons needs and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into life. Video calls suit conversations that benefit from seeing facial cues, while phone sessions can be more convenient with lower bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging work well for shorter check-ins, quicker reflections or for people who prefer writing to speaking. These options help people keep continuity of care and make regular progress from different locations.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does this counsellor address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Other focuses include anger, workplace issues, relationship questions and career concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses Narrative ideas alongside client-centred listening and practical techniques from CBT and ACT. Sessions aim to help people reframe their stories and try manageable, real-world changes.
What experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and practical concerns. That experience informs a straightforward, supportive approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
The listed credential is NCPS and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These formats let people choose what fits their schedule and comfort level.
How are costs organised?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions based on the therapists availability.
Contacting this therapist
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