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David Parker, BACP
Kentucky
BACP counsellor - anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and mindfulness
About David
David Parker is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 12 years of experience. He works with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, and coping with life changes. He practises in Kentucky and conducts sessions in English.
He uses a mix of practical and reflective methods. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. He also uses client-centred techniques to keep conversations focused on what feels important to the person sitting in front of him.
David also incorporates Jungian and psychodynamic ideas when exploring patterns that repeat over time. These approaches can help people understand recurring relationship or attachment problems. Mindfulness techniques are used to build simple skills for managing stress and intense emotions.
In sessions he encourages clear goals and short-term steps, but will also work at a slower pace when needed. He is open about discussing concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, codependency, and communication problems. He also supports people dealing with medical issues such as cancer, caregiver stress, and the fallout from separation or loss.
People can expect direct conversation about thoughts, feelings and behaviours, with practical exercises to try between meetings. To begin they are invited to use the site's matching process and arrange an initial session.
How his approaches translate to online work
David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to focus on specific thoughts and behaviours. CBT sessions include practical exercises and simple experiments to try between meetings, which can be discussed and adjusted online. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person, giving them space to set the agenda and priorities.He also draws on Jungian and psychodynamic ideas to look for repeating patterns and themes in a person’s life. These approaches help when people want to understand why they keep reacting in certain ways. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative - he will work with each person to match methods to their goals, pace and preferences rather than imposing one way of working.
If you plan to use online sessions, please confirm the specific formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also be helpful when someone prefers not to use video or needs lower bandwidth options. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists using CBT and mindfulness, can adapt tasks and homework to suit remote sessions and everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he specialise in?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as attachment and abandonment.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. Sessions often include practical exercises to try between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has 12 years of clinical experience and draws on several approaches including psychodynamic, Jungian, client-centred and mindfulness methods.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He works out of Kentucky and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are provided?
Session formats are not listed in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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.