David Brookes, BACP

David Brookes is credentialed in the United Kingdom with three years of professional work experience and holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He has experience supporting people managing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression.

David focuses on creating an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. He offers a calm, respectful space for exploration and supports clients as they work through difficult emotions and circumstances. Information about his practice is available at www.realspacecounselling.co.uk.

He recognises that taking the first step toward therapy can take courage and acknowledges those who begin that process. Prospective clients can expect a supportive approach aimed at helping them navigate their concerns and identify practical ways to move forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and learn practical ways to respond to difficult thoughts and feelings rather than avoiding them. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily life.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the individual leads the pace and direction of the work while the therapist provides empathy and understanding. This approach can be helpful for those dealing with depression, low self-esteem, or life transitions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. David works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the work as understanding grows.

Online therapy using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family commitments, or travel, and allow registered professionals to meet clients where they are so therapy can fit into everyday life.