David Goodman , BACP

David Goodman is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who combines a person-centred approach with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) to support people through difficult times. With five years of clinical experience, he works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma and emotional overwhelm, as well as relationship difficulties and major life transitions. He also supports concerns such as addiction, grief, parenting challenges, and issues around trust and abandonment.

David holds BACP, which is the professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK, and his practice emphasises collaboration and respect for each person’s perspective. EMDR is offered when talking alone does not feel sufficient - it is a structured method that can help process traumatic memories, reduce anxiety, and shift patterns that feel stuck. The person-centred element of his work means he treats each person as the expert in their own life rather than directing or trying to fix them.

In sessions David aims to provide a calm, non-judgemental space where people can explore, heal, and develop at a pace that suits them. He recognises that reaching out takes courage and is committed to walking alongside clients as they seek clarity, relief from past experiences, or a deeper understanding of themselves.

Remote therapeutic approaches and how they work online

David Goodman uses client-centred therapy to create a supportive, person-focused space where the individual is treated as the expert in their own life. This approach centres on active listening, empathy, and helping people explore their thoughts and feelings so they can find their own solutions and build self-understanding. EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing - is offered when clients have trauma or entrenched emotional patterns that do not shift through talking alone. EMDR uses structured bilateral stimulation alongside focused memory processing to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and associated anxiety.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself, and David approaches this collaboratively. He will discuss options, consider a client’s needs and goals, and adapt methods so the therapy fits the person rather than fitting the person to a method. Licensed professionals and therapists work together with clients to determine what feels most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for accessibility and flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging. This range of options makes it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or geographic constraints, and supports continuity of care even when life circumstances change.