Desta "Dee" Davies-Boothe, BACP

Desta "Dee" Davies-Boothe works from a person-centred perspective that puts each individual's experience at the centre of the work. She uses clear, practical conversations to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger and low self-esteem. Dee also supports those facing big life changes and questions about motivation and confidence.

Dee has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP credentialing. She aims to listen first and then shape sessions around what matters most to the person in front of her. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps as well as on understanding the thoughts and patterns that keep problems in place.

Her approach draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to help change unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns. She also uses narrative techniques to help people reframe their stories and mindfulness tools to reduce stress in the moment. Dee adapts what she uses to suit each person's goals and preferences.

People come to Dee for a range of concerns including relationship strain, coping with ageing or caregiving stress, adoption and attachment questions, body image, and trauma from disasters. She works with matters such as abandonment, commitment worries and communication problems by focusing on practical coping strategies and clearer thinking.

Dee describes her role as supportive and empowering. She helps people identify priorities, try new behaviours between sessions, and reflect on progress. The emphasis is on respectful, sensitive dialogue that helps people make steady change.

How Dee's approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and building a trusting, respectful relationship. It helps when someone needs empathy, listening and a space to sort out feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks down patterns of thinking and behaviour and uses practical exercises to test new ways of coping; it can be useful for anxiety, stress and low mood. Existential elements invite discussion about meaning, values and life choices, which often helps people facing midlife questions or major transitions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Dee will discuss what feels most helpful and will adapt methods to match the person's goals and preferences. The process is collaborative, with decisions made together about focus and techniques.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work and family life and saving travel time. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or to join from different locations when needed. The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking to ensure they suit your needs.