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Randa Barnes
Experience
13 years
Based in
United Kingdom
Sessions
Online
Languages
English, Arabic

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Randa Barnes

BACP

Practical, person-centred support for tricky relationships

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BACP
United Kingdom · 164700

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  • Warm and direct
  • Practical coping steps
  • English and Arabic

About Randa

Randa Barnes is a counsellor who blends practical approaches with a person-centred way of working. She has 13 years of experience and speaks English and Arabic. Randa aims to make sessions approachable so people can talk about difficult things and find clearer ways forward.

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns, and also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, addictions and eating or sleeping difficulties. Randa also offers help around parenting strain, caregiver stress, ADHD, bipolar mood issues and challenges linked to body image or gender dysphoria. Narcissism appears among the concerns she lists, and she can help people affected by those dynamics.

Randa uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. She draws on cognitive behavioural therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviours. Mindfulness practices are used to build calm and to increase awareness in everyday life.

Her style is warm and non-judgemental. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding where difficulties come from. Cultural context and family of origin issues are considered when they matter to the person in front of her.

People who choose to work with Randa begin with a short questionnaire to match with her and then schedule sessions. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. She accepts clients from outside the United Kingdom and works with adults and young people.

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

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English, Arabic

How attachment, CBT and mindfulness translate to online counselling

Randa draws on attachment-based ideas to help people notice patterns in relationships and how those patterns affect current life. This approach helps when someone wants to understand recurring problems with trust, closeness or abandonment feelings.

She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioural experiments. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood and for changing routines that keep problems going. Mindfulness practices are used to slow down thinking, reduce reactivity and build steady routines that support sleep and mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences and how they prefer to work, and then suggest methods to try. This is a collaborative process and the plan can be adjusted over time.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when a full appointment is not needed. Registered or accredited professionals can use a range of therapeutic tools in remote sessions to help people apply what they learn to everyday situations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Randa help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions and relationship issues. Additional focuses include parenting strain, ADHD, eating and body image concerns, and situations involving narcissistic dynamics.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is person-centred and warm, with practical tools. Sessions mix attachment-based thinking, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness to help with thinking and behaviour changes.

What is her background and experience?

She has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults and young people from diverse backgrounds. She also has experience supporting neurodivergent individuals and those facing cultural or family-related issues.

What credentials and location are associated with this counsellor?

She is registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and Arabic. She accepts clients from outside the United Kingdom.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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