Darren Goodman, BACP
Darren Goodman is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief and depression.
About Darren
Darren Goodman is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief and depression. He supports those facing trauma, major life changes and career uncertainty. Darren works in a direct, respectful way that focuses on small, practical steps people can try between sessions.
He uses approaches that keep the person’s goals central. Sessions are conversational and collaborative, with time spent listening and then planning clear next steps. People can expect a calm, non-judgemental tone and an emphasis on what is useful now.
Background and approach
Darren draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Client-Centred work and Solution-Focused ideas to shape sessions. That means exploring thoughts and behaviours, building on individual strengths, and setting achievable goals. He aims to make each meeting feel focused and manageable.
With three years of experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP, Darren brings a practical orientation to common struggles. He often supports people dealing with panic, attachment worries, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress. Sessions are offered in English and are held online in a variety of formats.
The initial step is a short matching questionnaire followed by scheduling a meeting that fits the person’s timings. Darren prefers to work at the client’s pace while concentrating on strategies that produce everyday improvements.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 408984 | December 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Darren works with
Everything Darren lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Career difficulties
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Darren lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It involves noticing unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety, manage panic or lift mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Darren will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That may mean blending listening-based work with CBT techniques or short solution-focused experiments to see what helps most.
Online sessions offer flexibility for people juggling work, caring duties or mobility limits. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions require less bandwidth, live chat can suit short check-ins, and text-based messaging allows ongoing check-ins between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and try different formats to see what works best.
Frequently asked
Which problems does Darren commonly help with?
Darren supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. He also helps with career worries and coping with major life changes.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He blends Client-Centred listening with practical techniques from CBT and Solution-Focused work. Meetings are collaborative and focus on small, achievable steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Darren has three years of experience working as a counsellor. His practice emphasises practical strategies and short-term goals.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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