David Brookes , BACP

David Brookes is credentialed in the United Kingdom and brings three years of professional experience to his counselling practice. He specialises in supporting people who are coping with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression, and he creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can name and explore difficult thoughts and feelings.

He works collaboratively with each person to establish an atmosphere of openness so that concerns can be discussed at a manageable pace. David holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates recognition by a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. More information about his practice is available at www.realspacecounselling.co.uk.

David acknowledges that reaching out for therapy requires courage and offers encouragement to anyone taking that first step. He aims to make initial contact straightforward and respectful while helping clients move toward clearer coping strategies and a greater sense of agency.

Integrative approaches for online counselling and care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and take committed steps toward those values while learning to allow difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck. It can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and patterns that limit daily functioning.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasises empathy, acceptance, and a nonjudgmental therapeutic presence so clients can explore their experience and discover their own solutions. This approach often supports people dealing with depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.

David Brookes treats the selection of therapeutic methods as a collaborative process. He will work with each person to identify which approach or combination of approaches best matches their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust that plan over time as progress is made.

Online therapy with David can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering practical flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These remote formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access a licensed professional from different locations while preserving the personal connection that supports meaningful therapeutic work.