David Jackson , BACP

David Jackson is an integrative counsellor and counselling supervisor with over ten years of experience who offers a calm, client-led approach to therapy. He works from a range of theoretical models, adapting techniques to suit each person rather than applying a single method for everyone. As an accredited BACP counsellor - BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - he brings professional training and experience to support people facing a wide variety of challenges.

His practice addresses difficulties such as depression, stress, grief and bereavement, trauma and abuse, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and career concerns, and other life transitions. He is also a fully qualified relationship and sex therapist with particular experience helping individuals and couples repair connection, negotiate sexual and relational concerns, and build healthier patterns of relating.

In addition to one-to-one work, David serves as lead counsellor at a sixth-form college and provides counselling supervision, combining hands-on clinical practice with leadership and support for other practitioners. He aims to provide a warm, welcoming space grounded in empathy and respect, helping people explore feelings, develop coping skills, and work toward meaningful, practical goals.

Integrative approaches for effective online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, and then act in ways that match their values. It is commonly used for stress, anxiety, depression and navigating life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and the client’s own capacity to find solutions; it creates a collaborative, non-directive space that can support self-esteem, grief and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful habits, often helping with anxiety, low mood and coping strategies for daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. David works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adapting techniques as therapy progresses to ensure the best possible match. This shared decision-making supports practical progress while respecting the individual’s pace.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to access support from home, balance therapy with work or study, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change. Licensed professionals and therapists can deliver the same core therapeutic approaches through these channels, allowing work on relationships, mood, trauma recovery and everyday coping in ways that suit the client.