David Parker, BACP
David Parker is a counsellor with 12 years of experience who works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and major life changes.
About David
David Parker is a counsellor with 12 years of experience who works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and major life changes. He holds BACP registration, which shows he meets that organisation's professional standards. He practises in Kentucky and offers sessions in English.
He keeps sessions straightforward and person-focused. He aims to listen carefully and adapt conversations to each person's needs. Practical steps and short-term tools are offered alongside deeper reflection when that feels helpful.
Background and approach
David draws on several established approaches to shape his work. He uses Client-Centred methods to follow what matters most to the person in the room. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ideas help identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns.
He also uses Jungian and psychodynamic ideas to look at deeper patterns and life themes when useful. Typical issues he addresses include abandonment and attachment concerns, body image, codependency, commitment and communication problems, dissociation, and the stress of caregiving. He also supports people dealing with cancer, recovery after separation, and the emotional effects of disasters.
Sessions can be arranged by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. The subscription-based model means sessions run on a plan that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and sessions are scheduled according to the therapist's availability.
He aims to create a respectful, non-judgemental space where people can talk through difficult feelings and try new ways of coping. Parents reading this will find plain language and a calm approach that focuses on what helps next.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 402665 | March 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 David works with
Everything David lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches David lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-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 (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and build new coping skills, often helping with stress, depression and anxiety.
Psychodynamic and Jungian ideas pay attention to recurring life patterns and inner themes. These approaches help when someone wants to understand why they react a certain way or why old hurts keep returning.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, preferences and current challenges and then suggest options. The plan can change over time as different needs emerge, and decisions are made together.
Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, care duties and travel.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes. He also focuses on issues like abandonment, attachment, body image and caregiver stress.
What is his approach in sessions?
He combines client-centred listening with practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and deeper exploration from psychodynamic and Jungian perspectives. Sessions mix short-term coping strategies with work on underlying patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with the issues listed in his profile.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in Kentucky and holds BACP registration as listed in his credentials.
Can I work with him if I'm outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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