- BACP accredited
- Relationship and sex focus
- Client-led approach
About David
David Jackson is a counsellor with ten years of practice who welcomes people taking the first step towards support. He is a BACP-accredited counsellor and offers a warm, approachable space for talking about difficult feelings. He acknowledges how hard it can be to reach out and aims to make the first sessions straightforward and humane.
He uses a client-led, integrative approach that draws on several well-known therapies. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of him, whether that is anxiety, depression, grief, relationship or intimacy concerns, or coping with life changes. He also works with issues such as stress, self-esteem, career questions, and ADHD-related challenges.
David is experienced in supporting people through trauma and abuse and helps those affected by chronic illness, pain, or complex family matters. He also lists coping with natural or human-caused disaster among his areas of focus. His practice includes work around sexuality and relationships, including kink and alternative sexual cultures, and he supports people exploring adoption, abandonment, and attachment issues.
Alongside his counselling role, he has worked as lead counsellor at a sixth-form college and provides supervision as a counselling supervisor. He says he aims to help people build practical steps forward, not only to talk about problems but to try small changes that make life easier.
If you decide to begin, he offers a straightforward starting process and will work with you to set goals and priorities in the early sessions.
How David's approaches translate to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) asks people to notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values; it can help with anxiety, depression and life changes. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a supportive, non-directive relationship where the counsellor listens and reflects so people can find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and works on small practical changes to ease symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. David uses a collaborative process to decide which methods suit a person's goals and preferences. He will talk through options in early sessions and adapt the plan as progress and needs become clearer.
If you are considering online therapy, check the session formats available before booking as the biography does not list them explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow follow-ups that keep momentum between face-to-face meetings. It can also let someone choose a shorter check-in when energy or time is limited. Confirm the specific session options and scheduling details during the matching and booking steps.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and coping with life changes. His listed areas also include ADHD, chronic illness, career questions and coping after disasters.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is client-led and integrative, blending methods to suit each person. He aims to tailor sessions around the individual's needs rather than use a single fixed model.
How long has he been practising?
He has ten years of experience working as a counsellor and in supervisory roles. That background includes work in education settings such as a sixth-form college.
What credentials does he hold and where does he practise?
He is accredited by the BACP, which is shown here as BACP. He practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not take international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Specific fees are determined through the service's booking and payment process.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. The process guides you through matching and booking.