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Barbara Engels, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Barbara is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Barbara. View 5 reviews
Speaks English and German
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

Couldn’t wish for a better therapist! Barbara is so unbelievably kind and so good at what she does. She has helped me a lot in just three weeks.

Reviewed December 2024

She has been great, checked on me constantly even when I didn’t respond. Her session gave me confidence as well.

Reviewed December 2024

More about Barbara

  • 16 years' experience
  • Female
  • BACP

I am credentialed in the UK with 16 years of professional work experience for The Relate Counselling Service and an autism-specialist charity working with individuals, couples and parents. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety (at work), intimacy issues, relationship issues, bereavement, family conflicts, self-esteem and motivation issues. I have also extensive experience in offering autism-specialist counselling for couples and parents. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I am fluent in English and German and I can therefore run our sessions in the prefered language. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Specialties

Relationship issues Family conflicts Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Career difficulties Coaching ADHD Abandonment Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality Blended family issues Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Family problems Fertility issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Immigration issues Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Multicultural concerns Narcissism Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Self-love Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 81880 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Barbara Engels

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

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Couldn’t wish for a better therapist! Barbara is so unbelievably kind and so good at what she does. She has helped me a lot in just three weeks.

Reviewed December 2024

She has been great, checked on me constantly even when I didn’t respond. Her session gave me confidence as well.

Reviewed December 2024

She is amazing and everytime we have a session I always look at the time hoping I still have loads of time with her because I usually don't want the sessions to end because of how amazing it is to talk to her....I would totally recommend her

Reviewed November 2024

Top! Verständnislos und kompetent!

Reviewed November 2024

Barbara has been amazing. She was able to identify and understand the issues I was facing from the get go. Not only is she empathetic and knowledgeable, she is able to provide solutions to understand myself on a deeper level as well as what to do next. She is a joyful person that brings out a smile from me even on my worst day. She’s become more of a life coach rather than just a therapist and I can’t thank her enough for her help. Barbara is responsive through text and checks in regularly to ensure I am coping well. A through professional and someone who really cares about your wellbeing. I highly recommend Barbara.

Reviewed November 2024

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Frequently asked questions

Does Barbara Engels offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Barbara Engels works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Barbara Engels speak?

Barbara Engels speaks English and German.

How many years of experience does Barbara Engels have?

Barbara Engels has 16 years of experience.

Where is Barbara Engels licensed to practice?

Barbara Engels is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Barbara Engels accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Barbara Engels accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Barbara Engels offer?

Barbara Engels offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Barbara Engels?

Barbara Engels can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Barbara Engels?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.