About David
David Brookes offers calm, practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood and major life changes. He speaks plainly and helps clients name feelings, spot patterns, and try small changes that build over time. David approaches conversations with warmth and respect so people can say what matters to them without fear of judgement.
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values.
How David works
He also draws on Client-Centred Therapy, offering attentive listening and a non-directive style. Existential Therapy is part of his work too, helping people face big questions about meaning and choice. David has three years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation, which is shown as BACP.
He works with a range of issues including trauma and abuse, grief, anger, eating and sleeping concerns, self-esteem, career questions, coaching needs and ADHD-related struggles. He also supports people from LGBT communities and those coping with family stresses. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Appointments can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
David aims to make the first steps straightforward and respectful.
David lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What David works with
The areas below are the ones David selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- LGBT
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Approaches and how online therapy can help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, asks people to notice their thoughts and feelings and then choose actions that fit their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and when life changes feel overwhelming. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being listened to without judgement and can help people feel understood and more able to make changes. Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and responsibility and can support those wrestling with big life questions.Finding the right way to work is part of the therapy journey. The therapist will discuss these approaches with the client and agree together what feels most helpful. That collaborative decision is reviewed as needs and goals evolve so sessions stay relevant to the person's life.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls enable face-to-face conversation from different locations, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging suit quick check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel or family commitments and to keep continuity when schedules change.
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