Larry Barnett

I exclusively offer *** Fortnightly Therapy *** provided within a safe, supportive, and confidential space every other week to pause, reflect, and make sense of life’s challenges and opportunities. Fortnightly sessions will particularly suit you if you prefer: time between sessions to reflect and put things into practice, have a busy schedule, want a MORE AFFORDABLE way to access ongoing counselling, or simply feel that meeting every two weeks is the right pace for you—as a balance of regular therapeutic support, alongside enough time between sessions to reflect on what we’ve discussed, notice what comes up in everyday life, and perhaps try new things. My approach combines “being with you”—offering a space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported—with a gentle “doing with you” focus between them and practical ways forward. Sessions are shaped around your individual needs and may include exploring past experiences, navigating current challenges, untangling difficult thoughts and feelings, clarifying what you want from therapy, recognising your strengths, and finding more flexible ways of responding when life feels difficult. I may offer optional bridging support between sessions, such as reflective exercises, practical resources, or agreed actions. There’s never any pressure or expectation—only an invitation to use what feels helpful. The aim is to help you gain clarity, cultivate self-kindness, and build resilience, while moving towards who and what matters most to you.

With over 15 years’ experience, I’ve worked across a range of settings—including specialist agencies, counselling cooperatives, and private practice—supporting individuals through a wide variety of challenges. These include problematic drug and alcohol use, other dependencies, relationship issues, life transitions, identity and self-esteem struggles, loss and grief, and general difficulties with day-to-day living. I also have extensive experience offering trauma-informed counselling to survivors of unwanted sexual experiences. My approach in this area is rooted in compassion, sensitivity, and grounded in specialist training in trauma recovery provided by leaders in the field. To ensure my practice remains current, responsive, and effective, I regularly engage in ongoing professional development through workshops, online learning, and up-to-date publications.