- Respectful listening
- Practical steps
- BACP registered
About Desta
Desta "Dee" Davies-Boothe is a counsellor who works from a person-focused approach. She uses a respectful, sensitive style and aims to create space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, anger and low self-esteem. She names coping with life changes and motivation as practical concerns she often addresses.
Dee adapts conversations and plans to each person's situation. She explains things plainly and helps people set small steps towards change. Her work is rooted in collaboration - clients steer what matters while she offers guidance and technique.
Her background includes three years of professional practice in the United Kingdom and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That experience has included helping people with relationship worries, confidence issues and depression alongside everyday coping skills.
Dee draws on a mix of recognised talking approaches to shape sessions. She might use client-centred ways to build understanding, cognitive behavioural techniques to look at thinking patterns, and narrative ideas to reframe life stories. Mindfulness and existential approaches may also feature when they fit a person's goals.
People can expect straightforward language and a supportive tone. Dee aims to help clients identify what they want to change, try practical steps, and review progress together. Her work also covers themes such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiving stress and blended family concerns when those topics are raised.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting back what feels important; it helps when someone needs a non-judgemental space to make sense of feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and gives practical techniques to try when anxiety, anger or low mood are causing trouble.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and day-to-day needs. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is reviewed, so therapy stays relevant and collaborative.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into life - it can reduce travel, allow quicker check-ins and help people schedule appointments around work or caregiving. Many find it simpler to keep momentum on smaller goals when sessions slot into a normal week rather than requiring extra time away.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this counsellor commonly address?
Desta Davies-Boothe helps with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes, as well as relationship and communication concerns.
What style of therapy should I expect?
Sessions use a person-centred approach with elements of cognitive behavioural therapy, narrative methods and mindfulness depending on needs.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has three years of professional practice in the United Kingdom working with a range of emotional and life-change issues.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients, so people outside the United Kingdom may be matched for therapy.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.