David Gibson, BACP

David Gibson supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief and depression. He also helps with issues around trauma and abuse, intimacy, eating and sleeping, parenting, anger, self-esteem and work concerns. David introduces himself plainly and invites people to begin a conversation about what is hard for them.

David is a BACP counsellor with 13 years of experience in the UK. He aims to build a calm, open space where clients can talk without feeling judged. He emphasises collaborative work so people feel involved in decisions about their care.

His practice mixes practical talking approaches with goal-focused techniques. He uses Client-Centred methods to listen and reflect, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thinking, and Solution-Focused tools to set clear steps forward. Sessions often combine exploring feelings and trying small experiments between meetings.

People contact David about difficulties such as addiction, relationship breakdown, parenting stress, grief and workplace problems. He also offers support for ADHD-related coping, compassion fatigue and issues commonly faced by men, including fatherhood and midlife concerns.

David describes his role as helping people find ways to cope and grow. He encourages realistic changes and practical strategies. Those who take the first step are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a session to begin.

How these approaches fit with online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what the client says so they feel heard and understood; it helps when someone needs space to talk through emotions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and uses practical exercises to reduce unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and on building what is already working in someone’s life; it suits people who want short-term, goal oriented work.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences, and then suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative decision and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

The practical benefits of remote therapy include fitting sessions around work and family life and reducing travel time. Remote sessions can make it easier to check in during a lunch break, keep sessions shorter when needed, or avoid needing to be on camera. The original biography did not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking.