Counsellor profile
David Brookes, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and trauma
See online counselling options- Stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
About David
Counsellor David Brookes is a BACP member with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. David works with individuals who want practical help to manage difficult feelings and get through life changes.
David uses straightforward conversation as the starting point. He listens to what matters to the person in front of him and focuses on what they want to change. Sessions are client-centred, which means the person's perspective guides the work rather than a fixed programme.
He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which looks at how to act in line with personal values even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Existential ideas are part of his approach too, helping people think about meaning, responsibility and choice when life feels uncertain.
In a typical meeting David talks through current struggles, practical steps and coping tools. He helps people recognise patterns that get in the way and test small changes between sessions. He can also work on specific areas such as sleep, eating, anger and self-esteem when these are part of the issue.
David accepts international clients and runs his practice from the UK. If someone wants to try counselling with him they are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a first session to see how it feels.
How his therapeutic approaches work in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that matter to them. It can help when worry, low mood or avoidance are getting in the way of everyday goals.Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the person says. This approach is useful for people who need a steady, non-directive space to make sense of their experiences.
Existential Therapy helps people look at questions of meaning, choice and responsibility when life feels uncertain. It can be helpful for coping with life changes and re-evaluating priorities.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and agree what to try together. That collaborative decision may change as therapy progresses.
Confirm the available session formats before booking because the profile does not list them. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel. Registered or accredited professionals commonly offer these practical benefits while helping people build skills and try small changes between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, among other concerns such as eating, sleeping and self-esteem.
What style of therapy does he use?
He uses Client-Centred Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Existential Therapy to fit the person's needs.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has three years of professional work experience as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is he registered with?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Yes, he accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try counselling?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.