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David Gibson, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - anxiety and addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About David
David Gibson is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 13 years of experience. He works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief and depression. He also addresses issues such as trauma and abuse, intimacy, eating and sleeping problems, and challenges around parenting and self-esteem.
He uses clear, practical methods in sessions and focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches he uses alongside client-centred and solution-focused work. Sessions are organised to look at specific problems and try new ways of responding to them.
David has experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns including bipolar difficulties, ADHD, workplace problems and substance issues. He also helps with topics like codependency, commitment issues, fatherhood and midlife change. His background includes working with people from varied ages and backgrounds on addiction, trauma and marital difficulties.
He invites people to start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session. The practical first steps help clarify what someone wants to work on and which approach might fit best. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Before booking, clients should confirm current session options and formats using the service buttons provided.
How his approaches work for online sessions
David works with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people spot thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and to practise alternative responses. CBT is practical and problem-focused, and it can be useful for anxiety, depression, addictions and day-to-day coping skills.He also uses client-centred work, which focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says so they can make sense of their own experience. Solution-focused methods aim to identify small, achievable steps and build on what is already working for the person.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He discusses goals and preferences with each client and they decide together which methods to try. That collaborative planning makes it clearer which techniques will suit the issue and the person’s life.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, since the original biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make fitting therapy into a busy week easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt tasks and worksheets for remote sessions so practical tools used in CBT and solution-focused work still apply.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does he commonly help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief and depression, plus related concerns such as trauma, eating and sleeping problems.
How does he use CBT in sessions?
He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try practical alternative responses tailored to the issue at hand.
What is his professional background?
He has 13 years of professional experience working with varied age groups and backgrounds on addiction, trauma, marital difficulties and mood issues.
Which credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a BACP registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
Do sessions take place in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
The practice accepts international clients; confirm any regional details when arranging a session.
How are fees and payments handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.