David Goodman, BACP
David Goodman is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years' experience.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About David
David Goodman is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years' experience. He offers person-centred counselling and EMDR, and aims to create a straightforward, calm space where people can talk about what matters to them. He writes plainly and listens carefully to each person's priorities before suggesting ways forward.
He helps people cope with stress, anxiety and depression. He also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief and addictions.
Background and approach
Relationship issues, sleeping problems, parenting concerns and career stress are part of his work too. David uses a person-centred way of working that treats the client as the expert in their life. Sessions focus on what the person needs in the moment rather than imposing a set plan.
He offers time to talk things through, to make sense of feelings, and to try out different ways of coping. When talking alone does not feel enough, he can offer Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, often called EMDR. This approach is used to help process traumatic memories and to reduce the intensity of painful emotions linked to past events.
People who reach out can expect calm listening and practical support aimed at day-to-day coping. The work moves at the client's pace and looks for realistic steps to reduce distress and improve routines. Sessions use clear language and focus on what can change now.
David works online with clients in the UK and internationally. He conducts sessions in English and is registered with the BACP, which appears after his name as a professional credential.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 407568 | October 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.
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Focus areas and approaches
What David works with
Everything David lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches David lists
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Online support
He also offers Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, often called EMDR. EMDR is a structured method to help process memories and painful emotions linked to trauma. Online EMDR adapts the same phases as in-person work and can help when talking alone has not reduced distress.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and comfort with different methods and decide together what to try first. That discussion can change as people make progress or as new needs emerge.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions need less bandwidth. Live chat or messaging can be useful for quick check-ins or for people who prefer not to use audio. These options make counselling easier to fit around work, caregiving and travel.
Frequently asked
What concerns does David help with?
He works with stress, anxiety and depression alongside trauma and abuse. He also supports people with self-esteem, grief, addictions and relationship difficulties.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His work is person-centred, meaning he listens first and follows the client's lead. He also offers EMDR when trauma or stuck emotional patterns need a different approach.
What is his background and experience?
He has five years' experience as a counsellor. His practice blends person-centred work with EMDR for specific trauma-related concerns.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and holds the BACP credential, which is shown after his name.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients for online work.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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