David Jackson, BACP
Experienced BACP counsellor for midlife concerns
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- Client-led approach
- Relationship and intimacy
- Practical coping skills
About David
David Jackson is a BACP counsellor with ten years' experience offering a calm, client-led way of working. He greets people with straightforward support and practical steps. David aims to make sessions feel approachable and useful from the first contact.
He draws on a mix of approaches to match each person's needs rather than using a single method for everyone. That means sessions can focus on managing stress or anxiety, working through grief or depression, or talking about relationship and intimacy concerns. He also supports people dealing with career strain, parenting pressures, ADHD-related challenges and the broad adjustments that come in midlife.
David has worked in education as a lead counsellor for a sixth-form college and also supervises other counsellors. That background shapes his way of working - clear, practical and reflective. He aims to help people notice patterns, try small changes, and review what helps them feel better.
In sessions he keeps the conversation grounded and respectful. He listens for what matters to you and helps find ways to move forward. The therapy relationship is collaborative and paced to suit each individual's goals.
If you want to start, the usual next step is to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and arrange a session when possible. Please check the current session options before booking if you need a particular format.
He draws on a mix of approaches to match each person's needs rather than using a single method for everyone. That means sessions can focus on managing stress or anxiety, working through grief or depression, or talking about relationship and intimacy concerns. He also supports people dealing with career strain, parenting pressures, ADHD-related challenges and the broad adjustments that come in midlife.
David has worked in education as a lead counsellor for a sixth-form college and also supervises other counsellors. That background shapes his way of working - clear, practical and reflective. He aims to help people notice patterns, try small changes, and review what helps them feel better.
In sessions he keeps the conversation grounded and respectful. He listens for what matters to you and helps find ways to move forward. The therapy relationship is collaborative and paced to suit each individual's goals.
If you want to start, the usual next step is to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and arrange a session when possible. Please check the current session options before booking if you need a particular format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Imago Relationship TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety and navigating big life changes. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and building a trusting relationship so people can find their own answers and feel heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviours and tries practical experiments to shift difficult patterns, which can help with depression and anxiety.Finding the best approach is part of the work. David will discuss different methods with each person and decide together which fits current needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative conversation can continue as therapy progresses, with adjustments made when something is not helpful.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, for example by saving travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during work breaks. Some approaches suit a conversation-focused session, while others use brief exercises between meetings to build skills. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt the therapy to your routine so it feels practical and manageable.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does David focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship or intimacy concerns, plus midlife changes and career strain.
What is his therapeutic style?
Sessions are client-led and practical, using a mix of approaches to fit personal goals and everyday life.
What experience does he bring?
He has ten years of experience, has been lead counsellor at a sixth-form college and supervises other counsellors.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule a session according to therapist availability.