Counsellor profile
David Gibson, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and addictions
See online counselling options- Client-Centred
- CBT
- Solution-Focused
About David
Counsellor David Gibson is a BACP member with 13 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, grief and depression. He also supports people facing issues around intimacy, eating and sleeping, parenting and workplace strain.
David uses straightforward, person-focused work in sessions. He combines Client-Centred approaches with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused methods. That mix means sessions may include looking at thoughts and behaviours, practical coping steps and space to talk about feelings.
He has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar issues and compassion fatigue. He also takes on concerns often linked to relationships such as codependency, infidelity and divorce. Practical life matters like money, career strain and midlife questions are part of his caseload too.
Sessions aim to be direct and clear. David encourages people to name what they want to change and to try short, manageable steps between meetings. He will listen and reflect back what is happening, then suggest small practical tools to test in day-to-day life.
People considering counselling are asked to choose the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session. David accepts international clients and conducts work in English.
Therapeutic approaches for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience first. The counsellor listens without directing the conversation and reflects what is said back to help clarify feelings and priorities. This approach can help when someone needs space to talk through confusing or painful experiences.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts and actions affect feelings. Sessions often include noticing unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small experiments to change behaviour. It is commonly used for anxiety, low mood and practical day-to-day problems.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on what someone wants to achieve now and next. The work uses short, goal-based steps and builds on things that already work in the person's life. It can be useful for people who want quick, practical changes.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The counsellor will work with the person to agree what to try first based on their goals and preferences. That may mean combining listening-led work with CBT tools or short solution-focused tasks in between sessions.
Confirm current session options before booking. Practical benefits of remote working include fitting meetings around work or family, having shorter check-ins when needed and avoiding travel time. Check which formats are offered and how they fit with your routine before you schedule.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief and depression among other issues.
What is his style in sessions?
Sessions are person-focused and practical, combining listening with suggested coping steps and behavioural experiments.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Do sessions happen in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the UK?
He accepts international clients; confirm time zones and any practical details when you book.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and 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.