Counsellor profile
David Gibson, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - Anxiety and addictions
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- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 111862
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
About
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About David
David Gibson is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 13 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship difficulties, and he also lists codependency among his focus areas.
He keeps things straightforward in sessions. Conversations focus on what is happening now, what patterns keep repeating, and small changes to test between meetings. He uses practical methods that help people check unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of coping when pressure mounts.
David draws on client-centred ways of working to listen and follow what matters most to each person. He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to identify thinking and behaviour patterns that keep problems going. Solution-focused work helps set short-term goals and notices what is already working so clients can build on it.
He has worked with people affected by trauma, abuse, grief and problems linked to addiction. He also helps with intimacy and sexual issues, parenting stresses, workplace worries, and matters such as guilt, shame and impulsivity. He accepts clients from other countries and runs sessions in English.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary with location. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange a first appointment through the online booking flow. David aims to make the first steps clear and manageable for those who have found reaching out difficult.
How sessions work
Working online with client-centred and solution-focused approaches
David commonly combines client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, understanding what matters to the person and following their pace to explore feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and helps people try different responses to reduce stress and worry.He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set short, practical goals and notice what is already helping. Finding the right mix of approaches is treated as a collaborative step. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and what to try first, adjusting the plan as progress is seen.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm which online options are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time. Many clients find it helps them build consistent habits and test small changes in day-to-day life without rearranging everything.
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Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues and related concerns such as codependency and grief.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a direct, practical style that listens first and then tests small changes between sessions.
How long has he been practising?
He has 13 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, abuse and addiction.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Yes. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.