David Gibson

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• CBT and solution-focused

About David

David Gibson works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief and depression using a practical, person-focused approach. He is a BACP member and has 13 years of professional experience in the UK.

He offers straightforward counselling that helps people talk through current difficulties and find clearer ways forward. Sessions aim to make sense of feelings and behaviour, and to identify small changes that can improve day-to-day life. He uses client-centred methods alongside cognitive behaviour work and solution-focused techniques to do this.

His background includes work with addiction, trauma, abuse and childhood difficulties as well as marital strain and bereavement. He has helped people dealing with issues linked to identity, intimacy, eating and sleeping problems, and parenting stress. He also works with people facing workplace pressures, money worries and midlife changes.

In the room he prioritises listening and practical problem-solving. Cognitive behavioural approaches are used to spot unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns. Solution-focused methods support short-term goals and coping strategies that can be put into practice between sessions.

His BACP membership is noted as his professional registration. To begin, people are invited to use the platform's matching process and book a first session.

How his approaches work for online counselling

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's perspective. The counsellor offers a non-directive stance and helps clients explore their feelings and priorities, which can be useful for personal issues such as grief, identity and relationship concerns.

Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviours interact. It breaks problems into manageable parts and offers practical tasks to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep and impulsive behaviours.

Solution-focused therapy concentrates on short-term goals and what works already. It helps people identify small, achievable steps and practical coping strategies to use between sessions, often useful for workplace issues, parenting stress and specific life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss the client's needs, goals and preferences and agree a blended plan. This collaborative process makes it easier to try techniques and adjust focus as needed.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins during work breaks or when energy is low. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt exercises and homework so they work well in remote sessions.

Topics David lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Depression
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Divorce and separation
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about David

Does he work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. He lists stress and anxiety among his main areas and uses practical approaches to help manage symptoms.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses client-centred counselling alongside cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused methods.

How much experience does he have?

He has 13 years of professional experience working in the UK.

Is he a registered practitioner in the UK?

He is a member of the BACP, which is the credential listed for his practice.

Does he offer sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does he provide?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm available formats before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with him?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.