David Barry

David Barry

Dr David Barry is a Clinical Psychologist based in London offering integrative psychotherapy focused on helping adults understand and work through psychological distress.

Provider type Psychologist
Location United Kingdom
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Overview

Dr David Barry is a chartered clinical psychologist offering private practice and online therapy from Walthamstow, London. He has over ten years of experience working across NHS and private-sector settings, supporting adults and older adults with a range of mental health difficulties.

His practice emphasises an adaptable, integrative framework drawing on evidence-based therapies to help clients work through problems such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction and chronic health-related difficulties. The service presents as professional and clinically accredited, with registrations and memberships noted from UK professional bodies.

Best for

This service is best for adults and older adults seeking evidence-based psychological therapy for difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma-related problems, addiction and long-term health-related distress.

  • Adults and older adults
  • People wanting CBT, ACT or EMDR-informed work
  • Clients who prefer online sessions or private practice care

Approach

Dr Barry uses an integrative approach, drawing principally on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). He also incorporates attachment-informed and systemic perspectives to understand clients’ difficulties in a broader relational and contextual frame.

The practitioner tailors interventions to client needs and is comfortable offering both short-term and longer-term work. Where appropriate, he liaises with other professionals such as psychiatrists and GPs and will facilitate referrals or consultations to support recovery alongside therapy.

Education and Training

Dr Barry holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and multiple postgraduate qualifications in psychology and psychotherapy. His training record includes a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (University of Hertfordshire), an MSc in Applied Psychology (Trinity College Dublin) and additional diplomas and certificates in CBT, psychoanalytic studies and drug counselling approaches.

Support

The practice offers clinical assessment and interventions for a wide range of presentations including addiction, anxiety disorders, depression, chronic stress and trauma-related problems. He has experience in NHS roles and in private practice since 2016, suggesting experience with complex presentations and multidisciplinary care.

Dr Barry is registered with UK professional bodies (HCPC and BPS) and notes accreditation/affiliations related to EMDR and contextual behaviour science. The practitioner is able to accept referrals from other clinicians and to work collaboratively where medical consultation or different specialist input would benefit the client.

Practical details

The practice is based in Walthamstow, London and offers online therapy. Contact and appointment details are provided via the website’s contact page and a terms & fees page is available for prospective clients to review practical arrangements and pricing. Sessions appear to be offered to adults and older adults in private practice format.

This description was generated based on information from the official website and other materials provided by the provider. Professional, warm tone; no first person.

Format

Languages

English

Fees & Insurance

No Insurance Accepted

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