Fabian Wood , BACP

Fabian Wood is a United Kingdom based counsellor with three years of professional experience, holding an MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a BSc in Psychology. He is accredited by the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and draws on his formal training to offer practical, person-focused support.

He works collaboratively with clients to explore feelings and patterns beneath daily distress, using a reflective, nonjudgmental stance to help people make sense of their emotions. Fabian adapts his approach to each person he meets, combining a person-centred foundation with techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy when more structured tools are helpful for managing thoughts, emotions, or behaviours.

Fabian has specialist experience in addiction and recovery, having worked in roles across charities and the NHS with people at different stages of change. He is also experienced in working with LGBTQIA+ clients, including people exploring gender identity or sexual orientation, and describes his practice as affirmative and accepting. He pays particular attention to men’s emotional literacy, and supports clients dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, process addictions, substance use, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, and issues around sexuality and non-monogamous relationships. His work aims to be flexible and responsive to each client’s needs.

Evidence-based techniques for online therapy

Fabian commonly draws on cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy to support clients in developing practical strategies for coping and emotional regulation. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and many everyday difficulties. DBT offers skills for managing intense emotions, improving tolerance of distress, and enhancing interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for people struggling with strong mood shifts or relationship conflict.

He also brings a person-centred orientation that prioritises listening, empathy, and collaboration; this approach helps clients feel heard and builds the foundation for change. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic journey, and Fabian works together with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences so the work feels relevant and usable.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people juggling work, family, or mobility challenges. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals and therapists from home, while allowing sessions to fit into varied schedules and lifestyles.