David Gibson, BACP

David Gibson is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain and life changes such as midlife crisis. He works with issues including grief, depression, trauma and abuse, and a range of concerns from self-esteem to workplace difficulties. David is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

He aims to make the first steps into therapy straightforward and humane. Sessions focus on clear, practical conversation. David encourages people to talk through what feels most urgent and to set simple goals together.

David uses approaches that help people make sense of difficult feelings and try new ways of coping. He draws on client-centred work to listen without judgement. He also uses elements of cognitive behavioural therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and solution-focused ideas to build small, achievable changes.

With 13 years of experience, he has worked with people from varied backgrounds and with a wide range of issues. He emphasises a calm, respectful tone and aims to help people find steady ways forward. The focus is on what the person wants to change and on practical steps to get there.

People who choose to work with David often begin by identifying one or two priorities. From there they plan short-term goals and review progress. He invites anyone curious about therapy to explore whether his style fits their needs.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on careful listening and understanding the person's experience. It helps people feel heard and decide what matters most to work on. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to try different responses. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, practical steps and on what a person wants to achieve next.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options together and adapt methods based on the person's goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape sessions to be useful from the first meetings.

Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around busy days, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use a quieter space at a convenient time or choose an option that needs less bandwidth if that helps them engage more easily.