Tiziana Barton

Searching for a therapist can feel daunting whether it is for oneself or for a loved one, and Tiziana Barton recognises the courage it takes to ask for help. She encourages that the first step is often the most important one and is available to answer any questions so that a strong connection with a therapist can form from the outset - a connection she sees as central to successful therapy.

Tiziana is an experienced therapist and a registered member of BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) with 19 years of professional practice. Her integrative approach provides a broad range of resources and interventions drawn from different theoretical models, and she works from a holistic philosophy that considers the whole person - mind, body and spirit.

She believes people are born with a core self that is loving and creative, and that this inner self can become obscured by parenting experiences or traumatic events in childhood. Conditions that emerge in adulthood - such as depression, anxieties, panic attacks, addictions and relationship difficulties - are often understood as expressions of that disconnection from the core self. Losses like the death of a loved one, divorce, redundancy or illness can also create further challenges. Counselling offers a way to work through these issues, to reconnect with that inner self and to support the healing process, and Tiziana aims to help clients gain new self-awareness and fresh perspectives in a non-judgemental way.

The central aim of her work is to build a confidential, safe and empowering relationship founded on mutual trust and respect, because she views the ongoing therapeutic relationship itself as the primary vehicle for healing. In her practice she has found that developing “unconditional presence” - simply being with what is - best supports how a client is held in awareness. She regards this quality of awareness within the therapeutic relationship as essential to healing and growth.

Tiziana believes that most people can benefit from counselling, and that even the simple experience of being listened to with empathy and without judgement can be transformative. Counselling is often short-term or problem-focused, while psychotherapy involves more in-depth work over a longer period and can be appropriate for those who want to explore the meaning of their life or reflect on significant feelings and experiences. She looks forward to hearing from anyone considering taking that first step.