Srab Der , BACP

Srab Der is a BACP registered therapist and a licensed NLP Practitioner - trained in Neuro-Linguistic Programming - who works with people seeking deeper understanding and practical change. He is currently a doctoral candidate in psychotherapy with a focus on trauma and resilience, and combines academic study with hands-on therapeutic training to support clients through difficult life challenges.

He has trained in a range of approaches, including Person-Centred Therapy (PCT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Mindfulness practice. These methods allow him to explore both immediate coping strategies and the underlying patterns that contribute to distress, tailoring the work to each person’s needs.

Srab brings years of personal experience alongside theoretical training in areas such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, obsessive-compulsive concerns, and substance misuse and addictions. He offers collaborative, individualized care aimed at practical improvements in career, relationships, health, and personal growth. He develops customised therapeutic plans with clients to reflect their goals, values, and preferences, and he looks forward to supporting people through meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people learn to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions by building psychological flexibility. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns formed in relationships from early life and helps clients understand and reshape how they connect with others - it is often helpful for attachment issues, intimacy-related concerns, and relational difficulties. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers practical techniques to identify and change unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Srab works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore options, adjust approaches as progress unfolds, and choose strategies that feel most helpful and realistic for the individual.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, or geographic limitations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access regular appointments, and try different modes of communication to suit changing needs, while working with licensed professionals and therapists trained in these approaches.