About David
David Gibson supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief and relationship strain. He also helps with depression, trauma and issues around intimacy, eating and sleeping. David is named in the first paragraph to make the introduction clear and direct.
He keeps sessions simple and straightforward. Conversations focus on what is most pressing, and on small steps that make a real difference. He aims to make the room calm and non-judgemental so people can talk honestly about difficult experiences.
How David works
David brings 13 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He has worked with people from varied backgrounds and with a wide range of concerns including addiction, trauma and grief.
His main ways of working include client-centred approaches that follow the person’s lead, cognitive behavioural techniques that look at patterns of thinking and behaviour, and solution-focused methods that build on strengths and what is already working. These are used in plain terms during sessions so people can try practical changes between meetings.
David also offers support around workplace issues, parenting strain, men’s issues and midlife questions. He aims to help people regain balance, rebuild confidence and make clearer choices about next steps. People who choose to work with him typically find a steady, down-to-earth style and a focus on doable goals rather than jargon.
He encourages small practical changes that add up to lasting results.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 13 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How these approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead. Online sessions using this approach let the counsellor prioritise what the client wants to talk about and offer reflective responses that help clarify feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and teaches practical tools to change them; online CBT is well suited to working through specific anxiety, mood or sleep difficulties with exercises between sessions. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable goals and on what is already working; this approach helps people make quick practical changes and suits short-term online work.Finding the right approach is part of the process and the therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit the client’s needs and preferences. That might mean trying one approach for a few sessions and adapting the plan as goals become clearer. The emphasis is on clear communication and agreed steps so the client feels involved in shaping the work.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflections between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, care commitments or travel, and help people continue progress even when life is busy.
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