David Brookes, BACP

David Brookes helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or depression. He welcomes clients who are facing trauma, anger, eating and sleeping concerns, ADHD, issues with self-esteem, career questions or major life changes. He presents as calm and straightforward, aiming to make first steps feel manageable.

He creates a space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about without judgement. Conversations focus on what matters most to the person and on practical ways to cope between sessions. He describes his way of working as collaborative rather than directive.

David uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and act in line with their values. He also draws on client-centred principles to follow the person’s lead and make them feel heard. Existential ideas inform discussions about meaning, choice and responsibility when life feels uncertain.

He holds a BACP credential, which reflects his professional standing in the United Kingdom. He has three years of professional experience in counselling work. Sessions are available through a variety of online formats to suit different needs.

Practical matters are kept simple - therapy is arranged via an online matching process and scheduled to suit the client's timings. Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. David accepts international clients and works in English.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take small actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's pace. The counsellor provides non-judgemental presence and reflection to help people clarify their own thoughts and choices.

Existential Therapy looks at questions of meaning, responsibility and freedom when life feels uncertain. It supports people who are wrestling with big decisions or a sense of direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and together they will test what helps most. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Online sessions offer flexibility for different schedules and circumstances. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins and text-based messaging can support ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit regular work on issues into a busy life and to try different formats to see what works best.