Dmitri Shirobokov, BACP

Dmitri Shirobokov is an integrative counsellor with fourteen years of experience working in rehabilitation settings and international contexts. He holds an individual membership of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), which reflects his commitment to professional standards and ongoing development.

He works with people facing emotional, social, and behavioural difficulties, offering support across a broad range of concerns including addictions, anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, eating and sleeping difficulties, and compassion fatigue. His practice also addresses issues such as attachment and abandonment, codependency, communication and control problems, and challenges that arise from divorce or separation.

His approach is goal-oriented and strengths-focused, prioritising each person’s needs and resources rather than defining them by their problems. Dmitri draws on an integrative toolkit to tailor work to individual clients and has a track record of supporting recovery in diverse rehabilitation environments. He works efficiently with international clients and aims to help people identify practical steps toward clearer goals and improved day-to-day functioning.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-directive space where the person’s own goals and strengths guide the work. It helps when someone needs a supportive setting to explore feelings, build self-awareness, and strengthen their sense of agency.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is often used for issues such as anxiety, stress, low mood, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that supports people who are weighing change, for example with substance use or other behaviour changes. It helps increase motivation by exploring personal values and resolving ambivalence.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dmitri works collaboratively with clients and registered professionals to determine which methods best fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques as the work progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and support can also continue via live chat or text-based messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy around work, family life, and different time zones while maintaining continuity of care.