- Client-led approach
- Relationship focus
- BACP accredited
About David
David Jackson is a BACP counsellor with ten years of clinical experience. He greets people with a calm, straightforward style and prioritises a client-led approach. He supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship or intimacy concerns, and issues such as codependency and self-esteem.
He uses practical talking therapies drawn from several approaches to match each person’s needs. Sessions focus on what matters now - reducing overwhelm, looking at unhelpful patterns, and finding doable steps forward. He also works with people experiencing trauma, depression, bipolar difficulties, ADHD-related challenges, and those coping with life changes.
David draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice thoughts and try new behaviours. He also offers Emotionally-Focused and Imago approaches when relationship patterns are central to the difficulty. Client-Centred methods shape the way he listens and responds in the room.
He has worked in education as a lead counsellor for a sixth-form college and acts as a counselling supervisor. That background shapes his practical, steady way of working and his focus on clear goals. People who prefer direct but empathetic guidance find this helpful.
To begin, he asks people to say what they hope to change and then plans sessions around those aims. Sessions are arranged through the site process, and the therapist will guide matching and scheduling to suit individual needs.
How David's approaches translate to online counselling
David commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside Client-Centred listening. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and challenges like codependency. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behaviour changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Client-Centred therapy provides a supportive, non-judgemental space where the person leads the conversation and sets the pace.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy journey. The counsellor works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. That may mean combining techniques across sessions and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping appointments consistent when life is unpredictable. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current options before booking. The therapist will explain how scheduling works once the short matching questionnaire is complete and help make sessions work alongside everyday commitments.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
David works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and concerns such as codependency and self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-led approach that combines practical talking therapies and empathetic listening to focus on what a person wants to change.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience working in counselling roles, including leadership in an educational setting and supervisory work.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.