About David
David Gibson is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with 13 years of experience. He supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief and issues linked to intimacy and relationships. He also works with those dealing with trauma, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD and concerns related to identity, including LGBT matters.
He aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where people can talk about difficult feelings. Sessions focus on what matters to the person, with practical ideas to try between meetings.
Background and approach
David describes his role as someone who listens, reflects and helps people find clearer ways forward. David uses client-centred methods that keep the person’s experience in focus. He also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link.
Solution-focused techniques help set short-term goals and track small changes. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP. This is the credential shown in his profile and is used to describe his professional registration.
David has worked across a wide range of concerns from substance use to workplace stress. He mentions experience with family and parenting issues, men’s matters, fatherhood and midlife change. He accepts international clients and holds sessions in English.
Taking the first step to find support can feel hard. David encourages people to begin with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason David is listed here; the rest shows what else David works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches David lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the person says so they feel heard. Online sessions can still provide that attentive, person-focused space where the counsellor follows the client’s lead and helps them make sense of their experience.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and introduces practical exercises. Online work can include simple behavioural tasks, thought records and short experiments to try between sessions to test new ways of coping.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable goals and uses brief questions to spot useful changes. This approach can be helpful when someone wants clear next steps and measurable progress over a short period.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss needs, goals and preferences and work collaboratively to choose or adapt methods. That may mean combining elements from different approaches or adjusting pace to suit the person.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and offer quicker access when scheduling during work breaks or from different locations. It also allows for shorter check-ins or more focused video conversations depending on what suits the client.
Questions people ask about David
What concerns does David commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and trauma. His profile also lists relationship, intimacy, eating and sleeping issues and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are person-centred and non-judgemental, focusing on what matters to the individual. David blends listening with practical suggestions to try between meetings.
What background and experience does he have?
He has 13 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including substance use, trauma, depression and workplace issues. He has worked with people from varied backgrounds.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and the profile indicates he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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