David Brookes, BACP
3 years in practice
David Brookes offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or major life change.
License and registration
- BACP
- 396714 · expires November 2026
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
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About David
David Brookes offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or major life change. He introduces a steady, non-judgemental presence so clients can say what they need to say. This opening paragraph is a simple welcome to anyone nervous about starting therapy.
He draws on Existential therapy to help people look at meaning, choice and responsibility in their lives. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - to help clients notice difficult thoughts and focus on what matters to them.
Background and approach
His approach is influenced by client-centred ways of working, which put the person's experience at the heart of each session. David has three years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He supports people with a range of concerns including trauma and abuse, anger, depression, sleeping and eating difficulties, self-esteem and career questions.
He also works with clients from LGBT communities and those wanting coaching-style support. Sessions are conversational and practical. He helps people talk through current problems, try new ways of responding, and set small, realistic steps between meetings.
Many clients use therapy to manage daily stress, build coping skills or make clearer life decisions. He works with clients in English and accepts international clients. If someone prefers a gentler, reflective style that still focuses on practical change, David offers a straightforward, compassionate approach to therapy.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
Approaches David names
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Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Existential therapy helps people consider meaning, values and the choices they face. Online conversations can be used to reflect on what matters most and identify changes the client wants to make. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action towards personal goals. In remote sessions ACT can combine short exercises, values work and practical steps between meetings to build new habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different ways of working and help the client decide what fits best with their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process, and methods can be adjusted as the relationship grows.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people talk face to face when a fuller conversation is needed. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a lunch break. Live chat or text-based messaging can suit brief check-ins, ongoing coaching-style support or people who prefer writing. These options make it simpler to meet regularly and to keep therapy consistent alongside busy lives.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of issues can be addressed in sessions?
David works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger and related concerns such as sleeping, eating and self-esteem. He also supports people with career questions, ADHD and LGBT-related issues.
What is his approach to therapy?
He blends Existential therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and client-centred ways of working. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the client and building practical steps to move forward.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working with clients in the UK setting. That experience informs a straightforward, conversational style in sessions.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he is able to work with clients from other countries.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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