David Jackson, BACP

David Jackson is an integrative counsellor and counselling supervisor with more than ten years of experience supporting people through life’s difficult moments. He works in a client-led way, tailoring sessions to each person by drawing on a range of theoretical models so that the work fits individual needs and circumstances.

As an accredited BACP counsellor - meaning he is recognised by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - David combines professional training with a warm, approachable manner to create a supportive atmosphere. He is also a fully qualified relationship and sex therapist and often helps individuals and couples navigate intimacy and relationship challenges as well as difficulties such as depression, stress, and bereavement.

In addition to his clinical work, David serves as the lead counsellor for a sixth-form college and practises as a counselling supervisor, bringing experience of both direct client work and professional oversight. He aims to offer a friendly, nonjudgmental space where people can explore concerns, build understanding, and work toward change with empathy and commitment to personal growth.

David acknowledges the courage involved in seeking support and approaches each therapeutic relationship with respect, curiosity, and a focus on what will best support the client’s goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

David draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to guide his online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and develop practical skills to live with difficult thoughts or feelings rather than trying to eliminate them - it is often suited to stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on offering an empathic, nonjudgmental environment where the person’s own pace and choices shape the work - this approach supports self-esteem, grief, and many personal concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is useful for understanding and reshaping emotional responses in close relationships, which can benefit couples and individuals dealing with intimacy-related issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. David will work collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and he will adapt the way he uses these approaches as the work unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine methods in this way to create an individualised plan.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain continuity when circumstances change. These options offer flexibility in scheduling, allow people to engage from familiar settings, and provide multiple ways to communicate so the therapeutic relationship can grow in a way that suits the client.