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David Jackson, BACP

Helpful counselling for anxiety and relationships

10 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About David

David Jackson is a counsellor with ten years of practice offering straightforward, person-focused support. He uses a blend of approaches so sessions fit the person, not a single method. He works in the United Kingdom and speaks English.

David draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people manage anxiety and stress. He also uses client-centred and emotionally focused approaches when relationships and intimacy are part of the concern.

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Background and approach

Sessions aim to reduce overwhelming thoughts and build practical ways to cope day to day. People come to him for a wide range of issues. These include anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

There is also experience with long-term conditions such as chronic pain and cancer, and with identity-related topics including LGBT matters and body image. He has worked in education settings, including as lead counsellor at a sixth-form college, and carries experience as a counselling supervisor.

That background shapes a calm, listening-led style that focuses on what the client wants to get out of therapy. Practical sessions can combine talking therapy with structured exercises from CBT or values-focused work from ACT. The aim is to leave people with clear ideas they can use between appointments.

To begin, clients follow a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions to suit them.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking small, practical steps toward a meaningful life, which can be useful for anxiety and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions to find patterns that keep distress going. It uses practical exercises and behavioural experiments that translate well to online sessions and homework between meetings.

Client-Centred Therapy gives space for the person to be heard and understood. The counsellor follows the client's pace and priorities, which supports work on relationship issues, grief and self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will talk through options and adapt methods based on the person's goals, preferences and how they respond. Plans are reviewed together so therapy stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is good for a fuller conversational experience, phone can fit a busy day or lower bandwidth, and chat or messaging can work for shorter check-ins or when writing helps to organise thoughts. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does David support?
He works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, stress, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting challenges, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What style of therapy does he use?
Sessions are client-led and draw on several approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, client-centred work and emotionally focused techniques to match the person's needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience working in counselling roles, including leadership in an educational setting and work as a counselling supervisor.
Where is the counsellor based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, noted as BACP.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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