About David
David Goodman is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He uses a person-centred way of working alongside EMDR, and he focuses on anxiety and related difficulties. He writes in plain language and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for people who are worried or overwhelmed.
David spends sessions listening first. He holds a calm, non-judgemental space and treats the client as the expert in their own life.
Background and approach
He does not try to fix people or rush the process; instead he helps them name what matters and work out next steps together. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, and David offers it for people who have traumatic memories or emotional patterns that talking alone has not shifted.
He combines this with a client-centred approach so people can move at a pace that feels right to them. His practice covers common concerns such as stress, depression, low self-esteem, relationship strain, grief, sleep problems and addiction. He also supports people dealing with anger, parenting pressures, career changes and compassion fatigue.
Several more focused issues are part of his work, including abandonment, codependency and isolation or loneliness. David holds BACP, which indicates his professional registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He has five years of experience and offers sessions remotely to people in the UK and internationally.
To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a session that suits them.
How David uses client-centred work and EMDR online
David offers client-centred therapy and EMDR in online sessions. Client-centred work means the counsellor listens closely and follows the client’s lead, helping them discover what matters most and choose steps that feel right. This approach is useful for people who want a supportive space to talk through anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain or life transitions.EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, is offered when traumatic memories or stuck emotional patterns are causing ongoing distress. In EMDR sessions the therapist guides bilateral stimulation alongside focused memory work to help reduce the intensity of painful recollections and associated anxiety symptoms. It can be paired with talking-based therapy when needed.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before, then suggest a plan. Clients and the therapist agree the pace and the methods together so the work fits practical needs and personal comfort.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Video is often used when visual contact supports the work, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging suits short check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make therapy more flexible for different schedules and locations, and support ongoing access for UK and international clients.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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