- Client-centred approach
- Bereavement experience
- Practical coping strategies
About David
David Jones is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with six years of practice. He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, parenting difficulties, depression, addictions and anger. He also supports people facing issues around intimacy, self-esteem, eating and sleeping, and major life changes.
He trained in person-centred therapy, also known as client-centred therapy, which focuses on listening and understanding a person’s perspective. He uses that approach as the main framework and will bring in other methods when they seem useful. His previous work included volunteering with a bereavement charity providing one-to-one face-to-face support for people coping with loss.
David describes himself as a more mature counsellor who spent many years in other fields before training. That life experience shapes how he talks with people and how he recognises practical problems behind emotional reactions. Sessions aim to be interactive and straightforward rather than technical or distant.
In practice he works through what’s happening now, how it connects to past events, and what small changes could reduce frequent anger or simmering resentment. Conversations cover thoughts, feelings and everyday behaviour such as sleep, eating and routines. The aim is to help people develop clearer ways of handling conflict, frustration and stress.
He welcomes clients who want a conversational approach focused on being heard and understood. He will agree goals and the pace of work with each person and adapt methods as needs change.
How client-centred work and online sessions come together
Client-centred therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre. The therapist listens without judgement, reflects what is said, and helps people clarify their own thoughts and feelings. This approach is useful for anger that arises from relationships, loss, or ongoing stress because it focuses on understanding triggers and patterns.When other methods are helpful, the counsellor may use elements from cognitive-behavioural work to look at unhelpful thoughts and practical behaviour changes. That can help with recurring irritability, sleep disruption, or routines that make anger worse. These methods are used alongside client-centred listening rather than replacing it.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, check how techniques feel in practice, and adjust the plan with the client. That collaborative process helps decide what to try next and how fast to move.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a workday or other commitments and can reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins when that suits a person, and alternatives such as audio-only sessions can be useful when video is difficult.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does he help with?
He works with anger linked to stress, relationship issues, resentment, workplace frustration and the impact of other problems like sleep or substance use.
How would he approach my temper in sessions?
He uses a client-centred style that starts with listening and understanding. He may introduce other approaches when they suit the situation.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of counselling experience, plus earlier volunteering supporting people with bereavement and loss.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats does he offer?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.