Larry Barnett

My approach is down-to-earth, caring, and collaborative. I offer a balance of gentle challenge, honest reflection, and practical encouragement within a confidential, non-judgemental space where you can explore what’s going on for you. Starting therapy can feel like a big step, so it’s completely natural to feel unsure at first. Many people find that having the time and space to pause, reflect, and talk things through brings a sense of relief, clarity, and perspective. At the heart of our work is the therapeutic relationship. I place importance on building trust and connection from the beginning, so you feel safe, respected, and genuinely heard. Together, we work at a pace that feels right for you. Our sessions are shaped around your individual needs and may involve making sense of past experiences, navigating current challenges, clarifying goals, recognising strengths, building resilience, and finding more flexible ways of responding when life feels difficult. Therapy isn't only about addressing what feels "wrong." It's also about recognising what's already "right" within you—your existing strengths, values, and capacity for growth. My aim is to help you make better sense of things, look to cultivate self-compassion, and perhaps build some resilience, so you can feel more at ease within yourself and work on 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.