David Parker, BACP
David Parker is a counsellor with 12 years of experience who offers practical help for stress, anxiety, grief and depression.
About David
David Parker is a counsellor with 12 years of experience who offers practical help for stress, anxiety, grief and depression. He works from a stance of respect and compassion. He meets each person where they are and adapts conversations to what they need in the moment.
He uses a blend of approaches rather than one fixed method. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps you can try between meetings. David listens for patterns that keep distress repeating and helps people spot small changes that make daily life easier.
Background and approach
His background includes a BACP credential, and he has built experience supporting people through trauma, loss, and life changes. He also works with concerns such as attachment and abandonment, body image, codependency and issues relating to sex and kink culture. Meetings typically look like straightforward talk therapy with practical tools added where helpful.
Cognitive strategies are used to challenge unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness skills are offered to reduce tension in the body and mind. David aims to create a calm, down-to-earth space for working through difficult feelings.
He will help you set simple goals, review what’s working, and adjust the plan as you go. If you want a focused, steady approach to managing depression or major life stress, he can be a steady companion through the process.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 402665 | March 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 David works with
Everything David lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches David lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-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 the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. Online CBT sessions include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavioural changes to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different options and together you will choose what fits your goals and preferences. That choice can be reviewed and adjusted as you learn what helps most.
Online therapy offers practical conveniences. Video calls let you see visual cues and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging provide flexibility for quick check-ins, journalling prompts or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel while keeping consistent contact with a registered or accredited professional.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, and those coping with major life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment difficulties, body image, codependency and concerns related to sex and kink culture.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
David uses a client-centred way of working that combines clear practical tools with listening and reflection. Conversations are tailored to your needs and aim to produce small, achievable steps between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has 12 years of experience and holds a BACP credential. Over that time he has worked with people facing grief, trauma, depression and major life transitions.
Where is he based and does location matter?
He is based in Kentucky. Sessions are offered remotely in formats that work across locations, though international clients are not currently accepted.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are used for online sessions?
David offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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