- Relationship and intimacy
- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT and sexuality
About David
David Jackson is an integrative counsellor with over ten years of experience. He works in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation, offering a calm, approachable presence for people looking for support. He often works with men and those concerned about relationships, intimacy, and sexual wellbeing. David welcomes conversations about stress, anxiety, depression, grief and major life changes.
He uses a client-led style that draws on several well-known approaches to suit each person's needs. In practice this means sessions focus on what matters to the individual - their goals, values and daily struggles - rather than following a single fixed model. He draws on techniques from cognitive-behavioural work, acceptance-based methods and emotionally-focused approaches depending on the issue.
David has worked in education settings as a lead counsellor at a sixth-form college and also provides counselling supervision. That background informs a practical, down-to-earth way of working that pays attention to everyday pressures like work, study and parenting. He also supports people with sexuality and relationship concerns, including kink and alternative sex culture topics.
Typical areas he helps with include relationship difficulties, intimacy issues, LGBT concerns, career stress, parenting strains, ADHD-related challenges and grief. He is experienced in helping people cope with chronic illness, body image worries, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
People who meet him can expect straightforward talk, clear aims for sessions and choices about which methods to use. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.
Approaches that guide online work and what they do
David draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centred Therapy in his work. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thinking and focus on what matters to them, supporting work with anxiety, depression and life transitions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding, creating space for people to find their own solutions and build self-esteem.He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques when helpful. CBT looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety and improve mood. These approaches are used flexibly to suit the concern, whether it is relationship strain, stress at work, or coping with chronic illness.
Finding the right approach is a shared task. The therapist will talk through what has helped before, current goals and personal preferences, and then agree which methods to try. That collaborative process can include checking progress and adjusting the plan as needed.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins when life gets hectic. Different ways of meeting can suit quieter surroundings, a shorter check-in at lunch, or avoiding the need to be on camera, so discuss preferences when arranging sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does David commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, LGBT matters, parenting strains, career difficulties and ADHD-related challenges.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are client-led and practical, blending approaches to match each person's needs. The work often includes talking through patterns, setting small goals and trying techniques between sessions.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has ten years of clinical experience and has worked as a lead counsellor in a sixth-form college, plus he provides counselling supervision.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
He is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.