David Jackson, BACP

David Jackson is a BACP counsellor with ten years of experience who offers a calm, client-led approach. He welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, depression or relationship and intimacy concerns. David aims to make the first steps straightforward and non-judgemental for anyone thinking about talking things through.

He uses a mix of therapeutic methods rather than one fixed model. Sessions are shaped around what each person needs, with practical ideas to try between meetings. That might include ways to manage difficult thoughts, rebuild connection after loss, or tackle low mood and self-esteem.

David also works with people facing challenges such as parenting strain, career pressures, ADHD, chronic illness and compassion fatigue. He has particular experience with issues linked to sexuality and LGBT concerns, as well as attachment and abandonment themes. This breadth means he can draw on different tools to match the presenting problem.

He has worked as a lead counsellor in a sixth-form college and acts as a counselling supervisor. Those roles inform his practical, down-to-earth style and his focus on clear, useful strategies. He describes sessions as warm and supportive, with attention to realistic steps people can take outside therapy.

If you decide to start, the process involves a short questionnaire and scheduling a first appointment. David encourages people to think of therapy as a collaborative effort where small changes can build into bigger shifts over time.

How these approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on what matters most to them. It is useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes by teaching practical ways to act in line with personal values. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the heart of the work, offering a non-judgemental space where the counsellor mirrors and reflects what is said to support insight and self-direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and gives hands-on strategies to reduce symptoms such as low mood, anxiety and unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the process rather than a one-time decision. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods suit the person's goals and preferences. That might mean trying one approach for a while and adapting it if needed, with the counsellor explaining why a particular technique is being used and what to expect.

Confirm the current online session options before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow sessions from a quieter location. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or be adapted so less bandwidth is needed if video isn't suitable. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use online sessions to offer continuity of care while keeping the practicalities of everyday life in mind.