- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About David
David Jackson is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with ten years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression and relationship or intimacy concerns, and he names LGBT issues, parenting and career matters among his areas of practice.
His approach is client-led and draws on several therapeutic models. Sessions are shaped around what the client brings, using techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when they fit the problem. He also uses ideas from Imago relationship work and narrative therapy for relationship and life-story issues.
David has worked in education as the lead counsellor for a sixth-form college and also offers supervision to other counsellors. That background informs his focus on practical, conversational work that pays attention to everyday pressures and roles. He mentions working with issues such as trauma, intimacy-related difficulties, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
In sessions he talks through thoughts, patterns and values, and helps people decide what practical steps might feel manageable. He also supports people dealing with loss, abandonment or changes linked to adoption and foster care.
Sessions are offered in English and he practises in the UK. The profile notes that international clients are not currently accepted. Before booking, confirm the current session options and administrative details using the online booking pathway.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with stress and certain types of anxiety. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotional experience in relationships and can help people who are struggling with intimacy or connection.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss these methods and agree with the client which to try, based on needs, goals and preference. That collaborative process can include adjusting the mix of techniques over time as things change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a day. They also let people continue with regular meetings while juggling work, family or health demands. Registered or accredited professionals can explain practical arrangements when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule the first session.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, LGBT concerns, parenting and career matters among others.
How would he approach shame or guilt?
He uses a client-led mix of approaches, often drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and CBT to notice thoughts and choose values-based actions.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of practice, including work as lead counsellor at a sixth-form college and as a counselling supervisor.
What credential does he hold and where does he practise?
He is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in another language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted.
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 a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.