David Brookes
Calm, practical therapy for everyday struggles
About David
David Brookes works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or low mood. He welcomes those coping with trauma or abuse, anger, sleeping or eating problems, ADHD, and questions about identity or work. He writes plainly and invites a calm, practical conversation about what is worrying you.
David aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where people can talk through difficult thoughts and feelings. He keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters right now.
Background and approach
Short-term coaching and support for life changes are also part of his work. His background includes three years of professional practice in the United Kingdom and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That experience informs a blend of therapeutic styles rather than a single method.
In sessions he uses approaches that help people connect with their values, make sense of painful experiences, and feel heard. Conversations are collaborative and paced to the person's needs. Practical steps and simple tools are offered alongside deeper reflection.
David accepts international clients and works in English. He offers different remote formats so people can pick what fits their life. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions when ready.
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Sessions & fees
Approaches that suit online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult feelings without getting stuck in them and then take steps based on what matters most. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, low mood and life changes.Client-centred therapy is about being heard. The therapist follows the person's pace, listens carefully and reflects back so people can find their own answers. This style often helps when someone needs space to process grief, trauma or identity questions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the person and choose methods together based on needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps to tailor sessions and adjust over time.
Online sessions make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when seeing expressions matters. Phone sessions can be simpler if bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing coaching or people who prefer to write rather than speak. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments, while still working with registered or accredited professionals.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
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| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- LGBT
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 3 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
