Counsellor profile
Dmitri Shirobokov, BACP
United Kingdom
Integrative counsellor - Addictions and relationships
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- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 161508
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English, Russian
- Location
- United Kingdom
About
- Motivational interviewing
- CBT techniques
- Client-centred work
About Dmitri
Dmitri Shirobokov is an integrative counsellor in the United Kingdom with 14 years of experience and individual membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He works with people facing emotional, social and behavioural difficulties, including addictions, codependency and relationship strain.
He focuses on practical goals in sessions. Dmitri helps clients identify strengths and priorities. He emphasises clear steps rather than long lists of problems.
In work with addictions and substance concerns he draws on motivational interviewing to support readiness for change. For stress, anxiety and low mood he uses elements of cognitive behavioural therapy to look at thinking and coping patterns.
He also uses client-centred and existential ideas to keep the work rooted in the person's experience. That means listening for what matters to the person and discussing values and choices in everyday life.
Sessions often include short exercises, direct feedback and planning between meetings. Dmitri has experience in rehabilitation settings and has worked internationally in similar services. He aims to help people regain a clearer sense of control, boundaries and direction.
People who keep putting others first, who struggle to set limits, or who feel stuck after loss or separation may find this approach useful. Before booking, confirm current session formats and times to make sure they fit with personal circumstances.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and exploring what matters to the person. It helps people clarify personal values and make choices that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful cycles. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress management.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Dmitri will discuss goals, preferences and day-to-day needs in early sessions and together decide which methods to try. The plan can change as progress is made and as different tools prove helpful.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use techniques and homework between sessions in their own routines. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, goal-setting and motivational interviewing to a remote setting while keeping the focus on practical steps.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Russian
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do you help with people-pleasing and setting boundaries?
Yes, he works with codependency and related control and communication problems to help people set clearer limits and prioritise their needs.
What is his style in sessions?
He takes a goal-orientated approach, combining listening with practical steps, exercises and feedback to make progress between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of experience, including work in rehabilitation settings and international practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds individual membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I see him in English or Russian?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your 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.