- Client-centred approach
- Cognitive behavioural tools
- Narrative and mindfulness
About Desta
Desta "Dee" Davies-Boothe is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and life transitions. She also supports people dealing with relationship difficulties and motivation struggles.
Dee uses straightforward conversation to understand what is causing distress. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon. She draws on client-centred methods to listen and reflect, and uses cognitive behavioural ideas to spot and test unhelpful thinking patterns.
She also uses narrative and existential approaches to help people make sense of difficult events and choices. These approaches look at the stories people tell about themselves and at what matters most to them. Mindfulness techniques are included where helpful to reduce reactivity and improve moment-to-moment awareness.
In practice Dee and a client agree goals and try small experiments between sessions. Those experiments can be simple changes in routine, different ways of talking about an issue, or short tasks to test new behaviours. Progress is reviewed regularly and plans are adjusted as needed.
Dee welcomes questions about how she works and what to expect in a first meeting. International clients are accepted and sessions are conducted in English. To start, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The counsellor follows the client's lead, clarifies concerns and helps the client set priorities. This approach is useful when someone needs a space to talk through anger, stress or relationship worries.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and to try alternative responses. CBT can help with anger that shows up at work, at home or in repetitive patterns of thinking.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and choose methods together based on the client's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone join from a quieter place, use phone audio if bandwidth is limited, or keep appointments that would be hard to attend in person. Registered or accredited professionals and counsellors generally use these practical benefits to help people stay consistent with their work.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem problems and coping with life changes, plus relationship difficulties and motivation issues.
What style of therapy does she use?
She blends client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and also uses narrative, existential and mindfulness methods where helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients; check time zones when arranging sessions.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.