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David Jackson, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
10 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesGriefDepression

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David Jackson works from an integrative, client-centred approach. He combines practical tools from several therapies with a focus on what matters to each person. He keeps sessions straightforward and aims to make talking about hard things easier.

He has ten years of experience and is a BACP counsellor. That background informs how he plans sessions and supports people through stress, anxiety and depression. He also helps with grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and longer-term issues such as bipolar and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

David uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside Emotionally-Focused and narrative ideas. Sessions often involve noticing patterns, trying small experiments and working out what values matter most. The tone is warm, direct and practical rather than jargon filled.

He has worked in educational settings and offers supervision alongside one-to-one counselling. This experience shapes a steady, reflective style that aims to help people make clearer choices and cope with life changes. He is comfortable discussing sexuality and kink in an open, non-judgemental way.

Sessions are available in English and are delivered online by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Therapy uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the listed process.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. Online ACT sessions often use short exercises and real-life experiments to help people cope with stress, anxiety and life changes.

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre and relies on warm, non-judgemental listening. In an online setting this looks like reflective conversation, pacing and gentle questioning to help people clarify what matters to them.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thought and behaviour that keep problems going. Delivered remotely, CBT uses simple worksheets, behavioural experiments and structured steps to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and to improve coping skills.

Choosing the best approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk through options with the client, consider goals and preferences, and try different methods if needed. The aim is to build a plan that fits the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual contact helps the work, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and text messaging allows ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats make therapy flexible and easier to fit around work and daily life.
What concerns does David work with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship or intimacy-related issues, as well as longer-term concerns like bipolar and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He blends client-centred listening with practical methods from ACT and CBT, aiming for straightforward, usable steps rather than complex theory.
What is his professional background?
He has ten years of practice and experience working in educational settings, and he also provides counselling supervision.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He practices in the United Kingdom and is accredited with the BACP.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for online sessions?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and situations.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
10 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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