Joseph Barratt

I am available at various times and days throughout the week. Usual days and times I am avilable are wednesdays all day, fridays after 11 am and sundays after 11 am. 

All bookings can be done through my bookings page on my website or contact me to arrange.  

Starting therapy can feel uncertain, and it’s okay to take things one step at a time. I offer a safe, welcoming space where you can talk openly and feel supported, without pressure or judgement. My aim is to help you feel comfortable enough to explore what’s going on for you, at a pace that feels right.

You may come to therapy with a clear concern, or simply a sense that something isn’t quite right. Together, we can gently explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, helping you gain clarity and understanding. There is no expectation to have all the answers — therapy is a space to reflect, make sense of things, and feel heard.

Therapy can support you in understanding patterns, building confidence, and developing greater self-compassion and resilience. By exploring your experiences in a supportive environment, you may feel more able to navigate challenges, reconnect with your strengths, and move toward positive change in a way that feels manageable and empowering.

Taking the first step to talk to someone can feel uncertain, and it’s normal to feel unsure about what to expect. I offer a safe, welcoming, and non‑judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you begin — therapy is a place to be heard, understood, and supported.

You might be here because anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship issues, life transitions, or past experiences are affecting your wellbeing. You may simply want a space to reflect and gain clarity about what’s going on for you. Together, we can gently explore your experiences, uncover patterns, and help you understand what’s been holding you back.

Therapy can help you build confidence, develop practical ways to cope, and reconnect with your strengths. My aim is to support you in feeling more grounded, self‑compassionate, and hopeful about the future. If you’re ready to take that step, you deserve a space where you feel genuinely listened to and supported.

Your first session is split into two parts to help you feel comfortable and informed. Before booking a full session, I offer a free 20-minute introductory talk. This gives us a chance to discuss what brought you to therapy, answer any questions you may have, and provide general information about how I work. It’s an informal chat designed to help you feel at ease and decide if counselling is right for you.

The first full session then allows us to explore your experiences in more depth. During this session, we talk about your concerns, goals, and what you hope to gain from therapy. You will also complete a brief form to provide some background information, and we establish a counselling contract to clarify confidentiality, session structure, and our working agreement. This ensures that therapy is safe, clear, and tailored to your needs.

The aim of these sessions is to give you a clear understanding of the process, provide a supportive space to be heard, and begin building the trust needed for effective therapy. My goal is that you leave feeling understood, supported, and confident in the next steps of your therapeutic journey.