David Brookes, BACP

David Brookes is a UK-credentialed counsellor with three years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. He focuses on creating an open and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace, and he works collaboratively to help them identify what they want to change and how to move forward.

David brings a calm and empathic presence to sessions, encouraging honest conversation and practical reflection. He recognises that seeking therapy requires courage and acknowledges the importance of that first step, offering encouragement to anyone beginning the process. For further information about his practice, he directs prospective clients to www.realspacecounselling.co.uk.

David holds BACP status - membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates affiliation with a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. He aims to support clients with clarity and respect, tailoring the pace and focus of work to each person’s needs and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

David draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and existential ideas to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and supports taking committed action toward values-based goals - it is often used for anxiety, stress, and re-engaging with life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, non-directive relationship in which the therapist offers understanding and genuine presence so clients can find their own solutions and build self-trust. Existential Therapy explores questions of meaning, choice, and responsibility, helping people navigate life transitions and confrontations with uncertainty.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. David works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the focus as the work unfolds so therapy stays relevant and helpful.

Online therapy with David is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access regular support from home or elsewhere, accommodate time differences for international clients, and allow people to choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.