Davinia Eccleston , BACP

Davinia Eccleston is a qualified integrative counsellor and a registered member of the BACP. She brings experience from roles including NHS clinical team leader and counsellor within a GP practice, combining clinical insight with practical, client-focused care.

In her practice she creates a comfortable, safe space where individuals can be heard and explore concerns rooted in past experiences or ongoing personal difficulties. She prioritizes giving clients her full, undivided attention and approaches each person with empathy and reassurance to help them feel able to share thoughts, feelings, and issues that matter to them.

As an integrative counsellor Davinia works to the client’s agenda and draws on multiple techniques tailored to each person’s needs. Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, family and relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT matters, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and fatherhood concerns, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She is a registered member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her commitment to professional practice and ongoing development.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers understanding and support. This approach helps with self-esteem, relationship issues, and feelings of isolation by validating the client’s experience and promoting personal growth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured method that identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and works to replace them with more effective strategies. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.

Trauma-Focused Therapy offers targeted techniques to help process distressing experiences and lessen their ongoing impact. It can be particularly helpful for those dealing with trauma, abuse, or related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Davinia works collaboratively with clients to explore which combination of methods best matches their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Davinia is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations, and fit therapy into everyday life while working with licensed professionals and experienced therapists.