Dmitri Shirobokov, BACP

Dmitri Shirobokov is an integrative counsellor with 14 years of practice, primarily working within rehabilitation settings to support people facing emotional, social, and behavioural challenges. He holds individual membership in the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), a recognised professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Dmitri brings an international perspective to his work, drawing on experience across different rehabilitation contexts to support clients through recovery and life change. His approach emphasises clients' needs and strengths rather than defining them by their problems, and he frames work around clear, achievable goals that reflect each person's priorities.

Practicing in a goal-orientated way, Dmitri combines therapeutic methods to address issues such as addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma, grief, and a range of intimacy and self-esteem concerns. He also works with clients on career-related stress, coping with life transitions, and challenges like codependency, attachment difficulties, and substance misuse.

Known for practical, strengths-based work, Dmitri supports recovery and personal growth while adapting interventions to fit individual circumstances and cultural or linguistic needs. He offers services in English and Russian and accepts international clients, aiming to create collaborative relationships that focus on meaningful, measurable progress.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Dmitri commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and he also uses Motivational Interviewing to support change. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s own insights and goals drive progress - it is useful for self-esteem, relationship issues, and navigating life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, making it effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and many behavioural concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, which is particularly useful for addictions and substance-related difficulties.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Dmitri works collaboratively with each client to identify methods that best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors interventions over time so therapy stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy with Dmitri is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for clients with busy schedules, mobility limits, or those based in different locations. These options make it easier to access consistent support, maintain progress between sessions, and fit therapy into everyday life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can adapt approaches to suit remote delivery.