Counsellor profile
Srab Der, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- ACT
- CBT
- Attachment work
About Srab
Counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with five years' clinical experience. Srab Der works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression and other concerns listed in his profile. He offers support to people in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Srab draws on a mix of client-centred practice and evidence-informed methods. He uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Attachment-Based approaches. In sessions he focuses on what is happening now and on practical ways to manage strong feelings and unhelpful patterns.
People see him for a wide range of issues. These include grief, addiction, parenting strain, ADHD, self-esteem, body image and intimacy-related concerns. He also supports those dealing with chronic illness, carer stress, adoption and foster care questions, and communication or commitment problems.
Sessions aim to help people understand their responses and build manageable skills. Srab works collaboratively to set goals and to try methods that suit the person’s daily life. He explains approaches simply and checks in about what helps and what does not.
To begin the process clients use the site’s matching questionnaire and then arrange a first session. Costs vary by location and are handled through the cancellable subscription. Sessions are conducted in English and he welcomes people from outside the UK as well.
Therapeutic approaches for online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that matter to them. It works well for persistent anxiety, low mood and problems with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses simple exercises to change patterns that increase distress. It is often used for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships affect current connections and can be useful for intimacy, abandonment and attachment issues.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences and then try methods that suit those aims. They check in regularly and adjust the way they work when something is not helping.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments around work, study and family life. It can also allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time and let people use video or phone depending on what suits them. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often find these practical benefits help people keep therapy in their weekly routine.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties, among many other listed issues.
What approach does he use in sessions?
He combines client-centred practice with approaches such as ACT, CBT, DBT and attachment-based work to address patterns and coping skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years' experience working with people on a wide range of mental health and life concerns.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In which language are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients as stated in his profile.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; exact cost details vary by location.
What should I do to start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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.