Counsellor profile
Dmitri Shirobokov, BACP
Counsellor - addictions and anxiety
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Dmitri
Counsellor and BACP member Dmitri Shirobokov has 14 years of experience working in rehabilitation settings. He helps people manage anxiety, depression, addiction and stress. He also supports those facing relationship problems, grief, trauma and difficulties with eating, sleeping and intimacy.
Dmitri describes his work as goal-orientated. He focuses on identifying a person’s needs and strengths. Sessions are practical and aim to make day-to-day life more manageable.
He uses a mix of approaches to suit different concerns. These include client-centred work that keeps the person’s experience central and cognitive behavioural methods that look at thoughts and behaviours. Motivational interviewing is used when change feels difficult, and mindfulness techniques help with stress and reactivity.
Dmitri has long experience in rehabilitation contexts and has worked internationally in similar settings. He brings that experience to one-to-one counselling in the UK, helping people to set clear goals and track progress over time.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and focused on what the client wants to achieve. He pays attention to practical steps alongside talking about feelings. People who prefer a direct, organised approach often find this helpful.
Therapeutic approaches used in remote counselling
Dmitri combines client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy to support people in online counselling. Client-Centred Therapy keeps the person’s experience central and helps them speak through what matters most. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people try small changes that can reduce anxiety or low mood. He also uses motivational interviewing when someone wants to make a change but feels stuck. That approach focuses on strengthening a person’s own reasons for change and setting achievable steps. Choosing which methods to use is a collaborative process and will depend on the client’s goals and preferences. Practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions around work or family life and avoiding travel time. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins or more frequent brief sessions when needed. The exact session formats offered should be confirmed before booking so you know what to expect.Areas of expertise
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
Dmitri works with addictions, anxiety, depression, stress and related issues such as grief, trauma, relationship and family problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He takes a goal-orientated and practical approach. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and on steps the client can take day to day.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of experience, much of it in rehabilitation settings and working internationally.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He holds individual membership of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, abbreviated as BACP.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
Can I work with him from outside the UK?
He has worked internationally and accepts international clients; confirm the current options when booking.
How are sessions booked and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; specific fees are provided during the booking process.
How do I begin a course of counselling?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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