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David Goodman, BACP

David Goodman is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of clinical experience.

About David

David Goodman is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of clinical experience. He holds BACP registration, which appears after his name as BACP. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as low self-esteem and addictions.

He offers a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk at their own pace. Sessions focus on listening and understanding rather than telling someone what to do.

Background and approach

The aim is to help people find their own solutions and build steadier coping skills. David uses Client-Centred Therapy alongside Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, often called EMDR. Client-Centred Therapy means the work follows the client’s needs and priorities.

EMDR can be used when talking alone does not feel enough to process upsetting memories or stuck emotional patterns. Typical concerns he helps with include grief, sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, career worries and coping with major life changes. He also pays attention to issues such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems and feelings of emptiness or isolation.

Sessions are offered online in a range of formats to suit different schedules and preferences. David welcomes people from the UK and international clients who want support with trauma, stress or life transitions.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	407568	October 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
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
Family conflicts
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Ways of working David names

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Approaches for online trauma and healing

David uses Client-Centred Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing to guide online work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experiences, so the counsellor listens and follows the client’s pace while they make meaning of difficult events. EMDR uses guided attention and structured steps to help process traumatic memories and reduce the distress attached to them; it can be helpful when talking alone does not shift stuck memories or intense reactions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. David will discuss options with each person and tailor the plan to their needs, goals and preferences. That collaboration helps to decide whether to centre sessions on talking, to bring in EMDR techniques, or to combine approaches over time.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let the counsellor and client meet face-to-face from different locations. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, reflection between sessions or people who prefer writing. These formats help make regular therapy easier to fit around work, family and travel.

Frequently asked

What concerns does David work with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and addictions, among other related issues.

What is his therapeutic style like?

David follows a Client-Centred approach, offering a calm and non-judgemental space where clients lead the focus and pace of sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He has five years of professional experience providing counselling and trauma-focused support.

What credentials and country is he based in?

He is registered with BACP and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and David accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

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

How are sessions priced?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

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