Counsellor profile
David Jones, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Person-centred
- Bereavement support
- Parenting concerns
About David
Counsellor David Jones is a BACP member with six years' practice in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, parenting and depression, among other concerns. He also supports those coping with addictions, trauma and intimacy-related issues.
David draws on person-centred (client-centred) counselling as his main approach. He listens without judgement and encourages people to talk through what matters to them. He may suggest other methods if they could be helpful.
Before training as a counsellor, David volunteered with a bereavement charity. That work involved one-to-one, face-to-face support for people coping with loss. He also spent many years in other fields, which he says adds life experience to his counselling.
Sessions are described as conversational and interactive. David aims to treat people with respect and sensitivity while helping them identify practical steps they can take. He often works with concerns such as sleeping, eating, anger and self-esteem alongside the issues listed above.
His way of working suits people who prefer a listening-based approach. He offers a steady, patient presence and helps people reflect on choices and next steps. For international clients and English speakers, he supports sessions in English.
Client-centred counselling and online working
Client-centred therapy focuses on being heard. The counsellor listens without judging and reflects back what a person says. This can help with stress, low mood, grief and relationship concerns by making it easier to see choices and next steps.David may also use conversational cognitive techniques when they fit a person’s goals. These techniques look at thoughts and small changes in behaviour to reduce symptoms like worry and sleep problems. Together these approaches aim to help people feel clearer about practical steps they can try.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. David will discuss what might suit a person’s needs and preferences and agree how to proceed. This is a collaborative process that checks in as work progresses.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time and have a shorter check-in when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to reach people living abroad or in different time zones, so confirm practical arrangements when you arrange your first meeting.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns. He also supports people with grief, addictions and trauma-related issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
His core approach is person-centred (client-centred) counselling, which focuses on listening and empathy. He may draw on other methods as needed to help people work through specific problems.
How long has he practised?
He has six years of counselling experience, including prior voluntary work with a bereavement charity providing one-to-one support.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients. Confirm time zones and practical arrangements when booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Check the current price details before you book.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online counselling options button, complete a 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.