Fabian Wood, BACP

Fabian Wood is a United Kingdom based counsellor with three years of professional experience. He holds an MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a BSc in Psychology, and he is accredited by the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).

He approaches therapy as a reflective space where people can begin to make sense of emotions and behaviour that have previously felt confusing or overwhelming. Working collaboratively with each client, he aims to deepen self-awareness and support meaningful change over time.

Fabian tailors his work to the needs of the person in front of him. His early training is in the Person-Centred approach, he has a strong interest in Existential therapy, and he integrates techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) when clients need practical skills for coping and emotional management. He sees the therapeutic approach as something that can change throughout the journey and offers flexibility to meet evolving needs.

He works with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, abuse and loss, and has particular experience in addiction and recovery from roles in charities and the NHS. As an affirmative therapist for LGBTQIA+ clients, he has supported people through gender transition and sexual identity exploration. He also focuses on men’s emotional health and helps clients build emotional literacy. Other areas of practice include process addictions, drug and alcohol addiction, smoking and vaping cessation, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, guilt and shame, and social anxiety.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Person-Centred therapy places the client’s experience at the centre of the work, offering empathic listening and reflection so people can explore feelings at their own pace - this is helpful for building emotional awareness and trust. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, providing practical strategies for anxiety, low mood and urges related to addiction. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress and improving relationships, which can be useful when emotions feel overwhelming or when patterns of self-harm or impulsive behaviour are present.

Licensed professionals and therapists commonly adapt these evidence-based techniques for online delivery, and Fabian works collaboratively with each person to find the best approach based on their needs, goals and preferences. That process often involves trying different methods and adjusting as progress is made.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit around work, family or travel constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support from home or when schedules change.