David Brookes , BACP

David Brookes is a UK-credentialed counsellor with 3 years of professional experience and BACP accreditation, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He works with people experiencing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression, offering steady support as they navigate difficult emotions and experiences.

David aims to create an open and nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared freely. He emphasizes empathy and respectful listening as foundations for therapeutic work, helping individuals explore difficult material at a pace that feels manageable.

Information about his practice is available at www.realspacecounselling.co.uk. He recognises that taking the first step toward therapy can require courage and commends those who reach out for support, offering practical guidance and encouragement as they begin the process.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with David Brookes

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify personal values, and take action toward what matters to them. It is often used to support people dealing with stress, anxiety, or difficulties that feel stuck).

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on warm, empathic listening and creating a supportive environment in which the individual leads the process. This approach can be helpful for people working through depression, low self-esteem, or relational challenges.

Existential Therapy invites exploration of meaning, choice, and responsibility in the face of life transitions and uncertainty. It supports people who are wrestling with questions about purpose, identity, or major change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. David works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the work as therapy progresses.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to access therapy from different locations. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent, regular support while fitting into busy lives and varied time zones.