About David
David Goodman is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of experience. He holds BACP accreditation, and works from a person-centred perspective that keeps the client's pace and priorities central. He also offers EMDR, an approach used when talking alone does not shift painful memories or feelings.
David aims to make the first steps simple and straightforward. He listens without judgement and helps people put words to hard experiences.
How David works
Sessions focus on what matters now and on practical ways to cope between meetings. When trauma, anxiety or persistent distress are present, he may suggest EMDR as a way to process stuck memories and intense emotions. EMDR can be used alongside his person-centred work rather than replacing it.
Common concerns he supports include stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, grief, addictions and parenting strain. He also helps with feeling isolated, guilt and shame, codependency and issues around commitment or communication. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are welcomed.
David provides therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and book a time that fits their schedule. He describes his role as walking alongside people as they make changes, not fixing them.
The emphasis is on building clarity, practical coping and a steadier sense of self over time.
David lists 2 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
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| 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, empathy and working at the client's speed. The counsellor reflects what is said and asks questions that help people clarify their feelings and choices; this can be effective for stress, low self-esteem and life changes.Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured method used to process traumatic memories and strong emotional reactions. In online sessions EMDR involves guided attention and bilateral stimulation adapted for video or phone work to help shift stuck responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor discusses goals, comfort and any previous experience, then suggests options and adapts methods collaboratively to fit individual needs.
Online formats offer flexibility for different situations. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits people who prefer shorter written exchanges, and text-based messaging lets users check in between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting or travel while still maintaining continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.
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