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David Parker, BACP

David Parker is a counsellor with a BACP credential and 12 years of experience.

About David

David Parker is a counsellor with a BACP credential and 12 years of experience. He works with people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and major life changes. He aims to offer respectful, sensitive and compassionate support as someone begins therapy.

He prefers a collaborative style. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person and on practical ways to feel steadier day to day. David adapts conversations and techniques to suit each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Background and approach

David combines several approaches to tailor care. He draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the after-effects of traumatic experiences. He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behaviour that add to distress.

He also brings Client-Centred principles, offering a calm, accepting presence to help people feel heard. People often come to him for help with attachment or abandonment worries, coping after a separation, or managing caregiver stress. He also supports those dealing with body image, commitment issues, dissociation, and life changes such as illness or bereavement.

Sessions are shaped around the specific problem and the person’s goals. David offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin.

This helps match needs and schedule the first session.

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BACP	402665	March 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
Depression
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working David names

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How David uses therapy approaches online

David commonly blends Trauma-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred work in online sessions. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and reducing the ongoing effects of traumatic experiences, using paced conversation and coping strategies to manage triggers. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people try new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood. Client-Centred work prioritises the person's experience, offering empathic listening and support while the person decides their goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then try methods that seem most helpful. This is a collaborative process and methods can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions suit people with limited bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat or text-based messaging can work for quick check-ins, short daily support or when writing helps to clarify thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and other commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does David help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, body image and relationship concerns like communication and commitment issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He works in a collaborative, client-centred way and adapts conversations to each person. Sessions aim to be respectful and sensitive while focusing on practical steps to feel better.

What is his professional background?

He has 12 years of experience supporting people with mental health and life-change issues. His work includes helping those affected by trauma, grief, anxiety and depression.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He is located in Kentucky and holds a BACP credential as provided in his profile.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the therapist's country work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

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

How do I start working with him and what does it cost?

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.