Barrechords is every newcormers worst nightmare, but I'll tell you have I've learned it.
PRACTICE, PRACTICE and PRACTICE.
When I started to play barrechords myself, I figured out, it was easier to plan an B, Bm, F# and so on, than an F. So what I think would be a good thing to do, if you're planning to learn barre chords, is to replace the C, G and D in the songs you usually play with barre chords, so you get the feeling of a barre. It will make it easier to hold the barre and make you learn the F.
I agree with badeye, start by learning the clean chords and the changing will come easy soon.
Bye