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David Jackson, BACP

David Jackson is a BACP counsellor with ten years of experience offering compassionate, practical support.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
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About David

David Jackson is a BACP counsellor with ten years of experience offering compassionate, practical support. He greets people with warmth and straightforward language, and he aims to make the first steps into therapy easier to take. David works from a client-led stance and tailors sessions to what each person needs right now.

He blends several well-known approaches rather than sticking to one fixed model. That lets him use tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy alongside client-centred ways of working.

Background and approach

The aim is to help people manage anxiety, low mood, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and trauma and abuse reactions in ways that suit them. David has experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns, including stress, depression, self-esteem, parenting strains, career challenges, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

He also addresses areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image and chronic health challenges. His background includes leadership as a lead counsellor at a sixth-form college and work as a counselling supervisor. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps alongside space to understand how problems affect daily life.

Conversations are client-led and paced to feel manageable. David describes therapy as a collaborative process where goals and methods are reviewed as needs change. He offers appointments in the United Kingdom and works in English only.

People who choose to start therapy complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the usual process.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	397302	September 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.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Grief
Depression
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working David names

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How David's approaches work online

David commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside client-centred ways of meeting people. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it supports values-led action when life feels overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking and behaviour patterns and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and backing the person to find their own solutions rather than directing them.

Choosing the right approach is a shared decision. David will discuss goals, try different techniques, and adapt what he uses as understanding grows. That means the plan can change over time if something is not helpful, and the work aims to match each person’s priorities and pace.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual connection helps the conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat suits quicker check-ins, and messaging supports short, ongoing contact between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and day-to-day life while keeping the focus on practical progress.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does David help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as self-esteem and career change.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are client-led and practical. He uses a blend of approaches to fit each person rather than one fixed method.

How much experience does he have?

David has worked in counselling roles for ten years, including as a lead counsellor at a sixth-form college and as a counselling supervisor.

What professional credentials and location apply?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients apply?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

David offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled?

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

How do I begin therapy with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the booking options.