Fabian Wood, BACP

Fabian Wood welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to begin. He offers calm, down-to-earth support for stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. Fabian also helps people facing addiction, questions about gender and sexuality, or the shame that can come with difficult choices.

Fabian holds an MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a BSc in Psychology. He has three years of professional practice in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). He aims to work alongside the person in front of him rather than simply telling them what to do.

His starting point is the person-centred approach, which means listening closely and reflecting back what comes up. He also draws on existential ideas to help people find meaning, and uses practical CBT and DBT techniques when helpful for managing emotions and building coping skills. He adapts methods to the stage of each person’s journey rather than sticking to a single method.

Fabian has worked in addiction services for charities and within the NHS, supporting people at different stages of recovery. He has experience with gender dysphoria and sexual identity through work with an LGBTQIA+ charity and describes his practice as affirmative and non-judgemental.

People who choose Fabian can expect a collaborative style that focuses on understanding feelings, developing emotional literacy, and finding practical ways to manage day-to-day challenges.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Fabian uses a mix of person-centred listening and practical techniques. The person-centred approach focuses on being listened to and reflected back, which helps people clarify feelings and worries. Existential ideas help people talk about meaning and choices in life, useful for those facing identity or life-direction questions.

Fabian also applies cognitive behavioural (CBT) and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) techniques when people need step-by-step tools. CBT offers simple strategies to spot and change patterns of thinking that feed anxiety or low mood. DBT-style skills can help with emotional regulation and distress tolerance when feelings feel overwhelming.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Fabian will discuss goals and preferences and adapt methods as work progresses so the plan fits the person rather than the other way around. He treats therapy as a collaboration aimed at building understanding and usable coping skills.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it easier to join from different locations. Many people find these practical benefits help them stick with therapy and practise new skills between meetings.