David Brookes

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

About David

David Brookes helps people address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression through talking-based counselling. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Existential Therapy, and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

In sessions he encourages open discussion of thoughts and feelings so clients can speak without fear of judgement. Conversations focus on what matters to the client now and on practical steps they can try between sessions. He aims for clear language and straightforward tools rather than clinical jargon.

David draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and choose actions that reflect their values. His client-centred work emphasises listening and following the client's lead. Existential Therapy is used to look at meaning, choices and personal responsibility when life feels uncertain.

He has worked with people dealing with grief, anger, eating and sleeping difficulties, low self-esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, ADHD and LGBT issues. Discussion may include coaching-style support for goal-setting alongside counselling work.

Sessions are organised through the online booking process on the site. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The site subscription model is used for payment and can be cancelled at any time.

How his approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then make choices that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, stress and adjusting after loss. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in the room, using careful listening and reflection so clients can find their own solutions. Existential Therapy looks at meaning, responsibility and the choices people make when life feels uncertain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. David will discuss different methods and agree a plan with the client based on their goals and preferences. That means trying things and adjusting as needed, with the client involved in deciding what helps most.

Practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting counselling into a busy week and making it easier to attend from different locations. If you need to check what session types are possible, confirm the available formats before booking. The therapist arranges sessions through the site's scheduling process, and the subscription payment model used can be cancelled at any time.

Topics David lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Anger management
• Depression
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• ADHD

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Existential Therapy

Questions about David

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed as core concerns he helps people with.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Existential Therapy in his practice.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.

Is he a registered professional in the UK?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I book sessions if I live outside the UK?

Yes. He accepts international clients and sessions can be arranged across borders.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start with him?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.