David Goodman, BACP

David Goodman is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He works from a person-centred perspective and also offers EMDR, a method some people find useful when talking alone feels insufficient.

He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, or problems with self-esteem. He also supports those facing relationship strain, grief, addiction issues, sleep difficulties, anger, career stress and major life changes. He can work with concerns connected to parenting, fatherhood, family problems and separation.

David uses a straightforward style in sessions. He listens without judgement and treats the client as the expert in their own life. He does not direct or try to fix people; instead he provides space to talk things through and make decisions at a comfortable pace.

When trauma or overwhelming memories are part of the picture, he may offer EMDR to help process distressing experiences. EMDR is used alongside the client-centred work rather than replacing conversation-based support.

He has five years of clinical experience and holds BACP accreditation, which is recorded as BACP. Sessions are available in English and David works with international clients by video, phone, chat or messaging.

To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled according to the therapist's availability. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, with cost varying by location and availability.

How EMDR and person-centred work translate to online therapy

David offers client-centred counselling which focuses on listening, empathy and helping people lead the conversation about what matters to them. This approach is useful for exploring stress, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes.

He also offers EMDR, which helps people process distressing memories and emotional patterns that feel stuck. EMDR uses structured attention and bilateral stimulation alongside discussion to reduce the intensity of troubling memories and related anxiety.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about goals, preferences and symptoms, then suggest which methods to try. Decisions are made together and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Online therapy brings practical flexibility. Video calls let people meet face to face when distance matters, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into short breaks. Live chat and text-based messaging suit ongoing check-ins or people who prefer writing to talking. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel commitments while keeping the same therapeutic focus.