- Client-led approach
- BACP accredited
- Relationship and sex therapy
About David
David Jackson is an integrative counsellor with over ten years of practice. He holds BACP accreditation, and he greets new enquiries with a straightforward, compassionate style. David encourages people to take small steps and talks in plain terms about what might help next.
He uses a client-led approach that draws on a mix of therapies. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of him, whether that is anxiety, grief, relationship or sexual concerns. He aims to make conversations practical and easy to follow, so people leave with clear next steps.
David has spent time as lead counsellor at a sixth-form college and works as a counselling supervisor. That background informs how he supports goals, manages stress and helps people cope with life changes. He frames challenges as things that can be tackled one step at a time.
When difficult topics come up he provides steady, non-judgemental space to talk them through. He works with a broad range of concerns including bereavement and end-of-life matters, trauma, depression and compassion fatigue. He also supports people with relationship and intimacy issues, and those navigating ADHD and career stress.
Sessions aim to blend practical tools with reflective work. David adapts his style to the person’s needs and preferences, helping them try new ways of responding to old problems. He invites people to set small, achievable goals and to review progress together.
He uses a client-led approach that draws on a mix of therapies. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of him, whether that is anxiety, grief, relationship or sexual concerns. He aims to make conversations practical and easy to follow, so people leave with clear next steps.
David has spent time as lead counsellor at a sixth-form college and works as a counselling supervisor. That background informs how he supports goals, manages stress and helps people cope with life changes. He frames challenges as things that can be tackled one step at a time.
When difficult topics come up he provides steady, non-judgemental space to talk them through. He works with a broad range of concerns including bereavement and end-of-life matters, trauma, depression and compassion fatigue. He also supports people with relationship and intimacy issues, and those navigating ADHD and career stress.
Sessions aim to blend practical tools with reflective work. David adapts his style to the person’s needs and preferences, helping them try new ways of responding to old problems. He invites people to set small, achievable goals and to review progress together.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Imago Relationship TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How David’s approaches translate to online working
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful patterns and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, coping with life changes and long-term stress. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of sessions, offering a listening, non-judgemental space to make sense of difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical steps and experiments to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour, and it often helps with anxiety, depression and low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. David will discuss options and try methods that suit the person’s goals, preferences and everyday life. He treats the choice of approach as a collaboration rather than a fixed menu, and will review what is or is not helping as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can help fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing shorter check-ins around work or appointments. It can also make it easier to maintain continuity when life circumstances change, while still focusing on practical tools and steady reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be brought to sessions?
David helps with a wide range of issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy difficulties, trauma and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-led, integrative style that mixes practical techniques and reflective work to suit individual needs and goals.
What relevant background does he bring to counselling?
He has over ten years of experience, has been lead counsellor at a sixth-form college and works as a counselling supervisor.
Which credential and region relate to his practice?
He is accredited with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.