Dmitri Shirobokov, BACP
Dmitri Shirobokov helps people facing addictions, anxiety, depression and stress.
- Addictions
- Self Esteem
- Career difficulties
- +14 more
About Dmitri
Dmitri Shirobokov helps people facing addictions, anxiety, depression and stress. He also supports people dealing with relationship difficulties, grief, trauma and struggles around intimacy or self‑esteem. Dmitri is named at the start so readers know who they are reading about.
He writes simply and speaks English and Russian. He presents therapy as practical and goal focused. Sessions aim to identify strengths and clear next steps.
Dmitri favours a collaborative way of working where clients set priorities and the work is paced to match what they can manage.
Background and approach
Dmitri brings 14 years of experience, including long work in rehabilitation settings. He holds individual membership of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists - BACP. That background informs his focus on recovery from substance issues and other behavioural difficulties.
In sessions he draws on a mix of conversational, reflective and structured methods. He uses elements from client-centred work, cognitive behavioural tools and motivational interviewing alongside mindfulness and existential ideas. Those tools are used to reduce symptoms and to help people make clearer life choices.
People can expect direct, down‑to‑earth conversations about goals and progress. Dmitri pays attention to practical changes such as sleep, routines and coping habits. The overall aim is to help people regain control and move towards a steadier everyday life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 161508 | February 2027 |
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 Dmitri works with
Everything Dmitri lists, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Dmitri lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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 actions link together. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep and coping skills.
Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It can be useful for addictions, ambivalence about goals, and building momentum for new habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and tailor methods to the person's goals, needs and pace. This is a collaborative process where the person and therapist review what helps and adjust as they go.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls suit deeper conversations and visual contact. Phone sessions can be shorter check‑ins or suit lower bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, reflections between sessions, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel or family commitments and to keep steady progress over time.
Frequently asked
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, self‑esteem, stress and related problems.
What is the therapist's style in sessions?
Sessions are practical and goal focused, with a collaborative tone. The emphasis is on identifying strengths, setting priorities and working at a manageable pace.
How much experience does he have?
The counsellor has 14 years of experience, including extensive work in rehabilitation settings supporting recovery and behavioural change.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds individual membership of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian, and international clients are accepted.
In what formats are sessions available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text‑based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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