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David Brookes, BACP

David Brookes is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience.

About David

David Brookes is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He aims to make first steps feel manageable and respects how hard it can be to start therapy. He speaks English and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

David creates a calm space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse without fear of being judged.

Background and approach

He also supports people with anger, self-esteem, sleeping and eating concerns, career questions, ADHD, and challenges connected to sexual orientation and family matters. Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. He usually keeps things straightforward and paced to each person.

His work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck, and Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and understanding. He also uses ideas from Existential Therapy to look at meaning and choice when life feels uncertain. These approaches are used to help people name what matters and take steps that match their values.

Sessions aim to help people build coping skills, manage difficult feelings, and make clearer choices about next steps. David encourages practical experiments between sessions so people can test new ways of coping. He explains things plainly and checks in regularly about what is helpful.

If someone wants to begin, they are invited to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to arrange sessions according to the therapist's schedule.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	396714	November 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Anger management
Depression
LGBT
Family conflicts
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
ADHD

Ways of working David names

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How therapeutic approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and low mood because it focuses on what matters rather than only trying to stop distress.

Client-Centred Therapy centres on listening and empathy. The therapist reflects what someone is saying and offers a steady, non-judgemental presence so that people can explore their concerns at their own pace.

Existential Therapy looks at questions of meaning, responsibility and choice when life feels uncertain. It can help people facing big life changes or grappling with difficult decisions by clarifying what matters to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about needs, goals and preferences and will adapt methods as therapy progresses. This collaborative process aims to find a practical fit rather than a fixed plan.

Online formats offer flexibility for different lives. Video calls give face-to-face conversation when that is helpful. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter audio check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, notes between sessions or people who find typed communication easier. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel and family commitments.

Frequently asked

What concerns does David help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and anger, plus sleep, eating, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD and LGBT issues.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are practical and person-focused, using listening, values work and reflection to help people try new ways of coping.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of professional experience working with clients in the UK.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with him if I live abroad or outside the UK?

International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged across time zones as needed.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.