Counsellor profile
David Gibson, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 13 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, addiction and relationships
Continue with DavidAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (111862)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information David supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About David
BACP. 13 years' experience. David Gibson works with people on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief and depression. He also supports clients with concerns such as eating and sleeping problems, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD and career-related difficulties. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients.
David describes his counselling style as client-focused and practical. He uses Client-Centred Therapy to listen without judgment and to help people reflect on what matters to them. He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify thinking and behaviour patterns that maintain problems. He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set small, achievable steps and track progress.
In sessions he aims to be direct and clear. Conversations often look at current problems, patterns that repeat, and small changes to try between meetings. He can work through past hurts such as trauma and abuse, and he also addresses issues tied to relationships, separation and recovery from addiction.
His background includes more than a decade in professional counselling roles across varied settings. He states experience with different age groups and people from diverse backgrounds. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Practical matters are handled simply. David uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time and notes that cost varies with location. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule their first appointment.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client's own perspective and priorities. The counsellor listens without judgment and helps the person make sense of their feelings and choices; this can help with issues such as relationship strain, grief or self-esteem concerns.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavioural changes, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and some addictive behaviours.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and what the client wants to achieve in the short term. It is action-orientated and helps people set clear, achievable goals and notice progress between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss the options and agree a way forward with the client based on their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and methods may be mixed to suit what helps most.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments around work, reduce travel and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals commonly offer sessions that suit different schedules and practical needs.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief and depression among other concerns such as eating and sleeping problems, parenting stress, anger and self-esteem.
What is his counselling style?
He describes a client-focused, practical approach using listening, reflection and clear steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of professional counselling experience.
Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?
He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start counselling with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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