David Goodman, BACP

David Goodman is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He holds BACP registration, which means he meets standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He offers person-centred counselling alongside EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing.

David works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety and low mood. He also helps those facing relationship strains, grief, sleep problems, addictions and the fallout from trauma and abuse. He pays attention to issues such as codependency, abandonment and feelings of emptiness.

His sessions aim to be calm and non-judgemental. He sees each person as the expert in their own life. Conversations are paced to the client, not rushed or directed.

When talking alone doesn’t feel enough, he may offer EMDR to help process distressing memories and stuck emotional patterns. EMDR is used alongside a person-centred way of working, not as a replacement for shared reflection and understanding.

David has five years of professional experience. He offers help for practical struggles like career stress, parenting strain and compassion fatigue as well as deep emotional issues like guilt, shame and impulsivity. Reaching out is a first step and he aims to make that step straightforward and respectful.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

David uses person-centred counselling, which focuses on listening, empathy and following the client’s pace. This approach helps people talk through stress, relationship troubles, low self-esteem and day-to-day pressures in an accepting space.

He also offers EMDR, a method that supports processing distressing memories and stuck emotional patterns by combining focused attention with guided bilateral stimulation. EMDR is often used when talking alone has not reduced the intensity of a troubling memory or feeling.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, preferences and how you respond in early sessions and then suggest whether person-centred work, EMDR or a mix is most suitable. The decision is collaborative and can change as work progresses.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as these are not listed here. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life, making it easier to join sessions around work, childcare or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time, helping people keep continuity during life changes.