BACP

Randa Barnes , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Randa

Randa Barnes is a therapist with more than 13 years of experience supporting adults, young people, couples, and neurodivergent clients. She takes a holistic, person-centered approach that adapts to each individual's needs, combining practical strategies with an emphasis on self-awareness and personal strengths.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, OCD, grief, relationship difficulties, self-care, and life transitions. Randa blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques with solution-focused work and a family systems perspective to help clients explore how past experiences, family dynamics, and cultural context influence present challenges.

Clients benefit from Randa's flexible and culturally sensitive style, which aims to meet people where they are and make therapy personally meaningful. She is fluent in English and Arabic and has experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds, drawing on both Western and Eastern perspectives in her work.

Randa holds the BACP credential, indicating membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She welcomes connections from those seeking compassionate, practical support to move forward in their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating. It helps clients explore attachment styles, work through abandonment or separation concerns, and build more secure ways of connecting with others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical, skills-based approach that looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It is useful for addressing anxiety, depression, stress, and unhelpful thinking patterns by teaching strategies to change responses and develop coping tools. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's own goals and experiences, offering an empathetic, non-directive environment where people can reflect, gain insight, and clarify what they want from life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Randa works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adapts treatment as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as greater flexibility and easier access to support. Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in ways that suit their schedules and comfort levels. For many, remote options make consistent, ongoing work with licensed professionals and therapists more achievable and convenient.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Randa Barnes have?

Randa Barnes has 13 years of professional experience.

Is Randa Barnes a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential, indicating membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Randa Barnes provide therapy?

Randa provides therapy in English and Arabic.

Where is Randa Barnes located?

Randa Barnes is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Randa Barnes as my therapist?

You can work with Randa Barnes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Randa Barnes work with international clients?

Yes, Randa Barnes works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Randa Barnes cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English, Arabic

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