Kaye Barney, BACP

Kaye Barney is a UK-based counsellor who supports people facing everyday problems and deeper life challenges, including relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, grief and loss, anxiety and depression. She works with the full range of relational issues - partners, family members, friends and colleagues - and also helps people explore their relationship with themselves when confidence, motivation or sexual desire feel affected.

Her practice addresses many common experiences that can erode wellbeing, such as persistent negative self-image, panic or avoidance of change, ongoing stress or loneliness, repeated conflict or feelings of abandonment, and the emotional aftermath of affairs, separation or bereavement. Kaye also works with coping strategies that have become harmful, including problematic use of alcohol, gambling, exercise, restrictive eating or self-harm, and with difficulties managing anger, resentment or overwhelming expectations from others.

Kaye draws on a range of counselling techniques tailored to each person, with the aim of helping people understand their feelings, explore solutions and build greater stability and peace of mind. She holds degrees in Psychology and Counselling, a diploma in Relationship Counselling and a Foundation Certificate in Transactional Analysis. She is an accredited Mother/Daughter relationship coach and a Therapy for Depression practitioner, and she teaches counselling qualifications while working as a clinical supervisor for other counsellors. Kaye is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. Those interested in exploring support are invited to book an appointment to discuss their situation and options for therapy.