Barbora Bruff , BACP

Barbora Bruff is a counsellor who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and compassion fatigue. She holds BACP and has practised in the United Kingdom for three years. Her style is respectful and compassionate, with short, focused conversations that aim to make change feel possible.

Barbora draws on her clinical experience in critical care settings to understand burnout and compassion fatigue. She tailors sessions to each person's circumstances, together shaping a plan that fits daily life. Sessions are practical and direct, with room to talk through difficult memories and current pressures.

She also supports people facing body image struggles, fertility and pregnancy-related challenges, postpartum depression, ageing and end-of-life concerns. Barbora is comfortable discussing grief, guilt, shame and life-purpose questions. She is used to helping people who are coping with process addictions and self-harm urges in a step-by-step way.

Sessions are offered in English and Slovak, and she works with international clients as well. Therapy can be arranged by video call, phone, live chat or text messages depending on what suits the client. Costs vary by location and the subscription model in use.

To start, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a session is scheduled according to availability. Barbora aims to offer clear, steady support while people work towards clearer thinking and more manageable days.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are at the heart of her practice. Cognitive-style approaches help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try new ways of responding to stress and anxiety. These approaches are useful for mood problems, anxiety and daily coping skills.

Trauma-informed work provides a careful way to talk through painful memories and their effects on everyday life. It focuses on grounding, safety and pacing so that difficult experiences can be processed without feeling overwhelmed. This approach is often chosen for past abuse, traumatic events and compassion fatigue related to critical care work.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels doable, then adapt methods as progress is made. That collaborative decision-making helps ensure techniques match the person's needs rather than being imposed.

Online sessions can be arranged by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Video calls let people use face-to-face interaction when it helps. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during busy days. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer written conversation. All these formats offer flexibility for different schedules, quieter surroundings and international access.