Counsellor profile
Desta "Dee" Davies-Boothe, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 3 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, anxiety and relationships
Continue with DestaAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (402700)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Desta supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness and Narrative
About Desta
BACP. 3 years of professional experience. Desta "Dee" Davies-Boothe works in the United Kingdom and offers counselling for stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
Desta uses client-centred work to make sessions focused on the person in front of her. She also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to help with unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. Mindfulness and narrative ideas are used when useful to explore present-moment experience and the stories people tell about themselves.
Sessions typically involve talking through current problems and trying practical strategies. Dee helps people notice thought patterns, practise small behavioural changes and reflect on how past experiences shape present responses. She aims to be straightforward and respectful in session, keeping language clear and concrete.
She has worked with issues around relationships, communication and commitment concerns. Dee also supports people dealing with abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, attachment difficulties, and challenges linked to ageing, caregiving and blended family situations.
Additional areas she addresses include body image, codependency, control issues and coping after natural or human-caused disasters. Her background includes work with people on the autism spectrum and with personality-related difficulties where the focus is on practical coping and understanding patterns.
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details through the service's appointment process.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says. It helps people clarify feelings, set goals and feel heard during sessions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behaviour. It offers practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and try new actions to reduce anxiety or improve mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss different methods with each person and decide together which fits best. That choice is based on the client's needs, goals and what feels workable in regular sessions.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, study or caring responsibilities, and it can suit people who prefer shorter check-ins or not being on camera. Registered or accredited professionals often use remote sessions to maintain continuity of care when travel or scheduling would otherwise make in-person meetings difficult.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment and body image.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centred approach alongside cognitive behavioural, mindfulness and narrative ideas to focus on thoughts, behaviours and personal stories.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 3 years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
Yes, international clients are accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start counselling with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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