David Jackson, BACP

David Jackson is a counsellor with ten years of experience who works in a client-led, integrative way. He uses a mix of approaches to help you notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits. He offers a calm, straightforward space for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues around identity and sexuality.

He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and client-centred work to shape sessions around what matters to you. That may mean learning small habits to reduce overwhelm, practising ways of talking about difficult feelings, or finding values-based steps to move forward.

David has experience supporting people with parenting strain, career worries, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue and trauma-related difficulties. He also works with a wide range of specific issues such as body image, adoption and foster care matters, chronic illness and bereavement. Sessions are guided by the person in front of him rather than a fixed formula.

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. His background includes leading counselling services in an educational setting and supervising other counsellors. That mix of hands-on practice and supervision informs a reflective, thoughtful approach.

If you want clear steps and a warm, non-judgemental space to talk through life changes, David helps people build manageable habits and clearer thinking. To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to arrange a session.

How therapy approaches guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety and coping with life changes by focusing on practical steps rather than trying to stop every difficult thought.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour, and teaches simple skills to test and change unhelpful thinking. This can help with low mood, anxiety and building small everyday habits that make life easier.

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre and relies on non-judgemental listening to help people explore what matters to them. It can be especially helpful when you need a steady, supportive space to make sense of tough experiences.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with you about your concerns, goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and can change over time as needs shift.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time so you can use an appointment for a short check-in or a longer conversation. The original profile does not specify which online formats are used, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it simpler to maintain regular appointments and to work on everyday habits between meetings.