Beautiful Minds Talking Therapy pride themselves on offering the best service possible. Take a look below at just a few of the testimonials we have received from our clients:
EXCELLENT Based on 23 reviews Posted on Charlotte PatelTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My 15 year old son was not in a good place mentally due to trauma and aggression challenges. I reached out to Barry who returned my email immediately and it was arranged for my son to see Barry within the week. He has maintained fortnightly appointments for 6 sessions. I cannot begin to explain the difference it has made to him. His perspective on life, school and his aggression management has completely changed. I feel that Barry has not only helped in the right now, but also armed him with tools that will support him throughout his life. We now know that Barry is there should my son ever feel he needs to talk in the future, and that alone is supportive. Thank you so much for the difference you have made Barry, to us all during this difficult time for my family and I.Posted on Bethany AustinTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have seen Barry for the past 3 years, he has been an excellent support through the most difficult times in my life. I look forward to my sessions and always feel understood and heard by Barry. I would recommend anyone to use Barry's services for any issues you are struggling with.Posted on Ben GladwinTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Barry's wonderful. Cuts through the BS and speaks incredibly truthfully - but also is very reactive and exploratory. He doesn't tell you what to do, but I find he is willing to take a stance on stuff, which for me is super helpful.Posted on Tom ScottTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Therapy has helped me immensely. I always debated whether to do it or not, but so happy I did. Barry has been an incredible listener and sounding board, giving different points of view and tips / coping mechanisms, that I have put into practice with great results! He's helped me through childhood issues, coping with ADHD, and navigating this troubled world. Could not recommend enough, thank you for all the help and support Barry!Posted on DanielleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Barry is the most incredible therapist ever. He is so easy to talk to and has got me thinking in a way I never have before, I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you barryPosted on Jessica SimpsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Barry is an incredible person who truly cares, without him I would have struggled for longer. He's truly the best you're gonna get :) Can't recommend enoughPosted on Paul SuriTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sounds strange to say it but had it not been for my past traumas (leading to anxiety, clinical depression & suicidal thoughts), I would never have met Barry - and I am so grateful I did. He is an extraordinary person - his listening skills, insights, wisdom & advice are exceptional. He guided me back to hope and peace and I will be forever grateful.Posted on BarbaraTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I came into therapy very dubious as to whether Barry or any Counsellor could help me with my issues. Barry was able to ally my fears. Although counselling was sometimes emotional and hard, during our sessions Barry was always empathetic and his insights allowed me to see my life more clearly, especially the habits that were no longer useful to me. Barry's holistic approach, his warmth and unconditional positive regard, created an environment, where I felt safe, listened to and heard. I very much appreciated Barry's unfailing kindness, his ability to interpret and clarify my sometimes muddled thoughts, his presence and humour in our work together and most importantly his belief in me.This has helped me reach a place where, thanks to Barry, I have developed new skills and attitude to deal with life. And all is well at the moment. I highly recommend him.Posted on Julia BakerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am yet to be blessed with visiting this new clinic, however Barry has been my pyscotherapist in the past and was outstanding in his ecclectic approaches, compassion, integrity and understanding. He also inspired me to study in the same field. The world would be a far better place if all therapists had his level of care and emotional intelligence.Posted on Stephen BenthamTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot speak highly enough of Barry. For 30 years I have continued around a vicious circle of highs and lows with my mental health. I just wished I had seen him sooner. The best description I can give of where I am, is akin to being a passenger in a car. The car often went on long journeys, no rest breaks, driven too hard, too fast and with little thought for its long term condition. Quite often this car either ran out of fuel, broke down or crashed. However, this was never my fault, it was the driver (my condition) that caused it and as the passenger I had little control. For the last 30 years, I have received help to fix the car and have eventually been thrown back in the passenger seat and sent on my way, only for the same things to eventually repeat over and over again. By session two, Barry had given me control. It was as if he had handed me the keys to the car and was teaching me how to drive again. That way I had total control of the car and more importantly - NO ONE ELSE TO BLAME, not my condition, not other people, I was responsible. He worked me out in session one and spent the next five sessions teaching ME to drive more responsibly and giving ME the tools to fix and repair the car before any big breakdown or crash. Barry has done more for me in 6 sessions than anyone ever before, I even went onto present 5 school assemblies on Anxiety to our students as his impact on me was so profound. I have undone some of the silly and stupid 'OCD like' habits I had and feel much happier as a person, as a partner, as a Dad and as a teacher and am far more productive as a result. I have waited a while before writing this review, for no other reason as to assess if the change in my mindset would fade. Two months isn't long, but I can still hear Barry's words of wisdom ringing in my ears, I can still hear the analogies we talked about (I think I invented one or two new ones for him). Barry has saved my life, helped me get it back together and given me the tools to keep myself in check in the future. I could not recommend him enough - 5 stars is not enough.
Beautiful Minds Talking Therapy Service is a limited company providing counselling service for many years. Barry holds a BSc Hons Degree in Applied Psychology and is a qualified Accredited Psychotherapist.