Barry Golten, BACP

Barry Golten trained as an Integrative Counsellor in the late 1990s and went on to apply those skills across the charity support sector, working first as a support worker and then spending 19 years in management. He continued to develop clinical and practical expertise alongside that managerial role, and in 2021 he joined KCA Training as a Trainer and Consultant delivering training in trauma, attachment and resilience.

Around 2008 he developed a strong interest in Solution Focused Brief Therapy and completed qualification in this approach in 2012, after which he began offering therapy, coaching and training informed by solution-focused principles. Over time he has drawn together person-centred values - the belief in welcoming all parts of ourselves - with a psychodynamic appreciation of how past events and relationships shape present-day patterns, and the pragmatic optimism of solution-focused work that emphasises clients' existing resources.

He holds BACP accreditation, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and adherence to recognised professional standards in the UK. Barry offers a steady, attentive therapeutic relationship and is prepared to accompany clients on a journey of exploration, hope and practical change, adapting methods to suit each person's needs and goals.

Integrative Approaches for Online Therapy

Barry uses Internal Family Systems as a key way of working. This approach invites clients to notice and understand different internal parts of themselves - for example protective or vulnerable parts - and helps people relate to those parts with curiosity and compassion. It can be useful when exploring issues such as trauma, shame, low self-esteem and complicated relational patterns.

He also draws on solution-focused ideas that emphasise clients' strengths and practical steps toward change. This method focuses on small, achievable goals and helps people move forward even when the full story of a problem is not yet clear. It is often helpful for coping with life changes, stress and goal-oriented work such as career or relationship changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Barry works collaboratively with clients to identify what fits best based on individual needs, goals and preferences, and adapts methods as therapy progresses. Online appointments by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make therapy more flexible and accessible, allowing sessions to fit around work, family and time zone differences. Registered professionals can offer consistent support through these formats, helping clients maintain continuity of care without sacrificing convenience.