- Integrative counselling
- Trauma focused work
- CBT elements
About Davinia
Davinia Eccleston is a counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with six years of experience. She has worked in NHS clinical leadership and in GP practice settings, and she focuses on issues such as stress, anxiety, family problems, trauma and anger.
Davinia listens closely to what people bring. She works from an integrative stance, which means she draws on different approaches to match a person's needs. Sessions are centred on the client's agenda and on practical ways to address what is causing distress now.
She helps people who are dealing with low self-esteem, depression, addictive behaviours, grief and sleeping difficulties. She also supports those coping with career pressures, parenting strain, compassion fatigue and the effects of prejudice or discrimination. Anger appears among her practice areas and she will talk through how it shows up and what helps to reduce its impact.
Davinia brings experience from GP and NHS settings into her counselling. That background shapes a straightforward way of working. She aims to give full attention to the person in front of her and to make it easier to talk about difficult or painful memories.
Her integrative method includes talking about patterns, identifying practical steps and using focused techniques where helpful. People who want to address control issues, feelings of emptiness, immigration stresses or fatherhood topics will find these subjects within her scope. Sessions are conducted in English and Davinia accepts international clients.
Before booking, readers should confirm the current session formats and practical details to make sure they fit their needs.
How her approaches translate to online work
Davinia uses client-centred counselling and trauma-focused work alongside cognitive behavioural tools. Client-centred counselling focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It helps when someone needs to talk things through and feel heard rather than follow a strict plan.Trauma-focused approaches look at how past upsetting events affect someone now and use structured techniques to reduce their impact. Cognitive behavioural methods concentrate on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small, practical experiments to change reactions and behaviours. These approaches suit concerns like anxiety, anger and sleep problems.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Davinia will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then adapt methods as therapy progresses. That way the plan can change if something isn’t working.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins, or reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can offer flexible appointments to suit work and family routines.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and anger as listed in her profile, and with related areas such as trauma, relationship strain and parenting pressures.
What style of therapy does she use?
She practises integrative counselling, drawing on client-centred methods, CBT and trauma-focused techniques to suit the person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience and has worked in NHS clinical leadership roles and within GP practice counselling.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only, according to the profile information.
Does she accept clients outside the UK?
The profile states she accepts international clients, so working from other countries is possible.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, as described in her profile.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to get started.