David Jackson, BACP

David Jackson is a counsellor with a BACP accreditation and ten years of experience. He offers a calm, person-centred way of working that starts with what matters to each person. He aims to make sessions straightforward and practical so people can begin to feel steadier in everyday life.

He draws on a mix of approaches to match a client's situation. That can include acceptance-focused work to help hold difficult thoughts, cognitive tools to spot and shift unhelpful patterns, and emotionally focused ways of looking at relationships. He uses these flexibly rather than sticking to one way of doing things.

David supports people with a wide range of concerns. These include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, work and career worries, and neurodiversity-related challenges such as ADHD. His practice also covers long-term health issues, ageing and geriatric concerns, and difficulties linked to abuse or trauma.

He has worked in educational and supervisory roles, including as lead counsellor at a sixth-form college and as a counselling supervisor. That background informs a practical, down-to-earth style in sessions. People can expect a warm, non-judgemental space to talk, think through options, and try small changes that make a difference.

To begin, clients use the site's matching process to connect and then schedule sessions according to availability. David conducts work in English and is based in the United Kingdom.

How David’s approaches translate to online work

David often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it suits issues like anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns.

He also draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which centres the conversation on a person's own priorities and pace. That approach helps when someone needs a listening space to make sense of relationship strain, grief or major life changes. Together, these ways of working give a mix of reflective listening and hands-on tools.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and agree on the mix of methods to try. That shared planning means sessions can shift focus as needs change, and the client helps shape what comes next.

Please confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are set by the therapist. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins between appointments, and offer flexible timing to suit day-to-day life.