Dmitri Shirobokov, BACP

Dmitri Shirobokov is an integrative counsellor who brings a practical, goal-oriented approach to working with people facing emotional, social and behavioural difficulties. He has built a career in rehabilitation settings and reports a well-established record of successful client recoveries while working across different international contexts. Dmitri blends therapeutic methods to focus on each person’s needs and strengths rather than defining them by their problems, helping clients set clear goals and move toward meaningful change.

He holds individual membership of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), which indicates professional affiliation with a UK counselling body. Dmitri’s practice addresses a broad range of concerns including addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief, self-esteem, stress, career questions and various intimacy-related and behavioural difficulties. He also supports people dealing with separation, codependency, attachment and personality-related challenges.

Available to work with clients internationally, Dmitri structures sessions to be efficient and outcome-focused while maintaining an empathetic, client-centered stance. He aims to identify practical steps that align with each person’s goals and life circumstances, helping clients build resilience and find clearer direction amid change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy places the client’s perspective at the heart of the work, offering an accepting, non-directed space where individuals can explore their feelings and values - it is useful for building self-awareness and improving relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours through practical strategies and homework - it often helps with anxiety, depression and stress-related problems. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of experience, supporting better emotional regulation and reduced reactivity in everyday life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is handled collaboratively. Dmitri will work with each person to consider needs, goals and personal preferences, adapting methods over time to find what fits best and focusing on achievable steps toward improvement.

Online therapy with Dmitri is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and circumstances. These options make it easier to access consistent support from registered professionals without travel, and they allow clients to continue work between sessions through messages and real-time conversations when needed.