Desta "Dee" Davies-Boothe , BACP

Desta "Dee" Davies-Boothe is a counsellor who uses a people-focused approach to help clients through stress, anxiety, anger and low self-esteem. She holds BACP registration and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. Dee aims to listen closely and respond with sensitivity and respect. She works with adults facing life changes and relationship difficulties, and she also supports concerns such as motivation and coping with loss.

In sessions Dee tailors conversations and plans to what each person needs. She keeps language plain and practical, helping clients notice patterns and try small changes that can make daily life easier. Techniques draw from client-centred work and cognitive behavioural ideas to address thoughts and behaviours that maintain worry or low mood.

Dee also uses existential and narrative thinking to help people make sense of big life questions and personal stories. These approaches can help when someone feels stuck after a major change or is struggling with identity and meaning. Mindfulness tools are offered to reduce reactivity and increase calm in stressful moments.

People often come for help with anger, communication problems, body image or issues tied to adoption and attachment. Dee can support those dealing with caregiver stress, ageing worries or the effects of trauma and disasters. Sessions are explained in clear terms and shaped around each person’s goals.

Dee accepts international clients and offers sessions in English. She encourages people to take the first step by completing a short questionnaire and scheduling a session to see if the fit feels right.

Therapeutic approaches for online counselling

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead so conversations feel respectful and relevant. It helps people who need space to explore feelings and arrive at their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan so the approach fits the person and the issue being tackled.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or messaging suit shorter check-ins or days when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel commitments, while still keeping the focus on progress and practical steps.