Darren Goodman, BACP
Darren Goodman helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life changes.
About Darren
Darren Goodman helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life changes. He also supports clients facing career questions, panic attacks, loneliness, and struggles with identity, relationships and money. Darren works in plain language and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
Darren uses a client-centred stance that puts the person's experience first. He combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused ideas to help people spot patterns and try small changes.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented rather than full of jargon. With three years of practice, Darren draws on real work with everyday problems. He helps people untangle feelings such as guilt, shame or emptiness, and supports those dealing with chronic illness, caregiving strain or body image concerns.
He pays attention to multicultural issues and men's concerns as they come up. Darren is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He sees people in the United Kingdom and works in English.
He does not take international clients. Many people find it helpful that Darren offers different session formats. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging are all options.
That variety makes it easier to fit therapy into busy weeks and different life situations.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 408984 | December 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Darren works with
Everything Darren lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Career difficulties
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Darren lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings and actions and how they interact. It uses simple experiments and practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns and ease symptoms like anxiety or low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Darren will discuss options together and adapt the way he works to match goals and preferences. That collaborative decision helps make sessions feel personally useful rather than one-size-fits-all.
Online therapy offers flexibility that many people need. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setup is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or choose a shorter, written way to reflect. These formats make it easier to fit counselling around work, caring duties and busy days.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Darren support?
Darren supports stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, coping with life changes and career questions. He also works with panic attacks, loneliness, body image and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centred approach and keeps sessions conversational and goal-focused. Practical steps and small experiments are often used so people can try things between meetings.
What experience does he have?
Darren has three years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and practical problems. That experience informs a straightforward, problem-solving approach.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow different ways to connect depending on preference and practicality.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on selected options and scheduling.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. The matching process helps pair needs and preferences.
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