Barry Golten , BACP

Barry Golten trained as an Integrative Counsellor in the late 1990s and applied those developing skills across the charity support sector, initially as a support worker and then for 19 years as a manager. Around 2008 his professional focus shifted toward Solution Focused Brief Therapy, a direction that led to formal qualification in that model in 2012 and to offering therapy, coaching and training within the solution-focused framework.

In 2021 he joined KCA Training as a Trainer and Consultant, delivering courses in trauma, attachment and resilience, while continuing to refine the therapeutic methods he uses with individuals and groups. Over time he has brought together a person-centred commitment to accepting all parts of the self, a psycho-dynamic awareness of how past relationships and events shape present functioning, and a solution-focused belief that people already hold resources that can move them toward the future they want.

Those strands are woven into a consistent working relationship built on trust and regular contact. He meets people with presence and willingness to explore change alongside them, offering therapy, coaching and training informed by years of practice and teaching. He is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Integrative approaches and online therapy options

Barry draws on Internal Family Systems to help people understand and relate to different inner parts - a method that invites gentle curiosity about conflicting feelings or behaviours and can be helpful for issues like trauma, anxiety and self-criticism. He also uses Solution Focused Brief Therapy, which concentrates on strengths and practical steps to build change rather than spending long periods analysing problems, and a person-centred stance that emphasizes empathy and acceptance to support self-discovery and healing.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. He works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts the work over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Barry is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, while still engaging in meaningful therapeutic work with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor the process to each person's situation.