- Client-centred listening
- Practical coping skills
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Desta
Desta "Dee" Davies-Boothe is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, anger and low self-esteem. She brings three years of UK-based professional experience and aims to create a respectful, sensitive space for conversation. Her work is practical and straightforward, suited to someone looking for steady support during difficult changes.
Dee adapts sessions to each person's needs rather than following a fixed script. She combines client-centred listening with tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness when those methods fit the situation. That mix helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try small experiments, and build calmer routines.
She also draws on narrative and existential ideas to help people make sense of big life questions and shifting identities. This can be useful for those coping with adoption and foster care themes, attachment concerns, or the effects of ageing. Dee pays attention to how past experiences shape current choices and relationships.
Practical issues such as communication problems, codependency patterns, caregiver stress or coping after a disaster are often explored in clear, step-by-step ways. Sessions aim to strengthen coping skills and increase day-to-day stability rather than promise quick fixes.
People who prefer a warm and non-judgemental tone may find her approach accessible. She encourages active collaboration on goals and on the pace of work, so people set realistic steps and notice progress as they go.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. It involves active listening, reflecting what someone says, and building understanding together. This approach helps people feel heard and decide what matters most to them.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. In short, it helps people test thoughts, try small behaviour changes, and develop clearer coping routines for anxiety, stress or anger.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and then suggest ways of working that suit each person. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online sessions include saving travel time and fitting appointments more easily into a busy day. Online work can allow shorter check-ins when needed or longer sessions when more time is helpful. Confirm the current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as codependency and communication problems.
What is the therapeutic style in sessions?
Sessions are person-centred and collaborative, with listening at the core and practical tools added when helpful.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom with people facing a range of emotional and life transition challenges.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds BACP registration and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy match?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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