David Goodman

David Goodman is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom. He combines a person-centred way of working with EMDR to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and relationship problems. He meets people where they are and aims to provide a calm, non-judgemental space to begin difficult conversations.

He helps people who are coping with trauma and emotional overwhelm, and offers EMDR when talking alone does not feel enough. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, and it can help with distress tied to past events and stuck emotional patterns.

David describes his style as person-centred, which means he treats the person as the expert in their own life. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual rather than on a fixed plan set by the therapist. That approach is useful for people wanting to explore identity, grief, parenting pressures, or changes in relationships.

Over five years of practice, he has worked with concerns including addictions, sleep problems, anger, career stress and compassion fatigue. Additional areas he addresses include abandonment, codependency, communication difficulties, and fatherhood issues among other concerns.

He offers help for people navigating divorce, separation, guilt and shame, and those feeling isolated or struggling with impulsivity. Reaching out is presented as a step-by-step process, with the counsellor aiming to walk alongside clients as they find clarity and relief.

How these approaches translate to online work

David practises client-centred counselling, which focuses on listening, reflecting and following the client’s lead to help them clarify thoughts and feelings. This approach suits people wanting a steady, empathic space to talk through stress, relationship worries or low mood.

He also offers Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR involves structured processing of distressing memories and emotional patterns and can be used when talking alone does not shift the hold of past events. It is often chosen for trauma, anxiety and stuck emotional responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which methods fit the client’s goals and comfort. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs evolve.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy lives, for example by removing travel time, making it easier to schedule short check-ins, or allowing more flexibility around work and caring responsibilities.