Davinia Eccleston , BACP

Davinia Eccleston is a qualified integrative counsellor and a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She has also worked as an NHS clinical team leader and previously provided counselling within a GP practice.

She offers a comfortable, safe space in which individuals can be listened to and encouraged to voice concerns or problems that may relate to past experiences or ongoing personal difficulties. She aims to create an environment where people feel reassured and able to disclose thoughts, feelings, and issues they find hard to express.

Davinia gives clients her full, undivided attention and responds with empathy while working to the client's agenda. As an integrative counsellor she draws on a range of techniques to tailor support to each person's needs and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Davinia draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and creating a respectful, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings. This approach supports self-understanding and is often used when people need time and acceptance to process difficult experiences.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured approach that focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns. CBT can be helpful for concerns such as anxiety or low mood by offering practical skills to manage day-to-day challenges.

Davinia incorporates Trauma-Focused techniques when past traumatic experiences are central to a client's difficulties, providing targeted support to address trauma-related responses in a paced way.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Davinia works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the approach as therapy progresses.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to connect from different locations. These options offer flexibility and accessibility while letting clients choose the format that feels most comfortable for them and for licensed professionals to deliver consistent care.