Srab Der , BACP

Srab Der is a counsellor who draws on conversational, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety and relationship strain. He uses straightforward techniques to help clients make small, steady changes. Sessions aim to feel practical and relevant to everyday life.

He works with people facing trauma and abuse, depression, grief and the pressures of major life changes. He also helps with addiction, eating and sleeping concerns, intimacy-related issues and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include attachment difficulties, body image, caregiver stress and ADHD-related challenges.

With five years of clinical experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), he brings a balance of practice and continuing study to his work. His approach mixes methods that focus on thoughts and behaviour with those that emphasise emotion and relationships.

Sessions use a person-centred style that listens first, then offers strategies such as cognitive techniques and acceptance-based exercises. Practical skills for managing strong feelings and improving communication are included when they suit the client’s goals. The aim is to build coping skills and clearer ways to handle difficult moments.

Srab offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit varied schedules and needs. Sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and international clients are welcome. To begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings and to commit to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, low mood and life changes by focusing on what matters rather than only trying to change feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical tools to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current ways of relating and can be useful for intimacy issues and attachment concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals, needs and preferences. That may mean combining techniques from different approaches and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls suit deeper conversational work, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, short text check-ins can help between meetings, and live chat can support a quick check-in during a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family life and travel, while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.