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David Brookes, BACP

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

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About David

David Brookes is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience and a BACP accreditation. He aims to make the first step easier for people who feel anxious, stressed, grieving, or affected by trauma and abuse. He speaks English and accepts international clients.

David keeps sessions straightforward and warm. He creates space for people to speak honestly about difficult feelings without judgement. Conversations focus on what matters now and what a person wants to change.

Background and approach

He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them. Client-centred work guides sessions by following the person’s pace and concerns. Existential ideas help when someone needs to find meaning after big life changes.

Session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location and therapist availability. David says taking the first step takes courage, and he focuses on making that step manageable.

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to availability.

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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 David uses therapy approaches online

David blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred work to help clients find practical ways to live alongside difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT focuses on identifying what matters to you and taking small steps in that direction, which can help with anxiety, stress and low mood. Client-centred therapy means the session follows the person’s lead and emphasises empathetic listening to build trust and clarity.

He also draws on existential ideas when people face big life questions or major change. That work looks at meaning, responsibility and how to live with uncertainty. Together, these approaches are used flexibly so the therapy fits the person’s situation rather than forcing a fixed method.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided collaboratively. The therapist will talk through options, test what helps in early sessions and adjust the plan based on your goals and preferences.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for this counselling style. Video calls suit deeper conversations where visual contact matters, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can make short check-ins or coaching-style exchanges easier to fit into a busy day. These options increase flexibility, making it simpler to keep momentum between sessions and to match the format to the task at hand.

Frequently asked

What concerns does David commonly help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger and depression, along with self-esteem, sleeping and eating difficulties.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Sessions are conversational and non-judgemental, centred on the client’s goals and paced to suit them.

What is his professional background?

He has three years of professional experience working with a range of emotional concerns.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He holds BACP accreditation and practices from the United Kingdom.

Can people who live outside the UK work with him?

Yes, he accepts international clients and runs sessions in English.

Which session formats are offered?

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging depending on the client’s preference.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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