- Client-centred focus
- CBT-informed techniques
- BACP credential
About Desta
Desta "Dee" Davies-Boothe is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, anger and low self-esteem. She works with people who are coping with life changes and offers calm, respectful support as they consider next steps. Her BACP credential is noted to confirm professional standing in the United Kingdom.
Desta shapes conversations around each person’s needs. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps as well as on understanding feelings and patterns. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking, and on narrative and existential ideas to consider meaning and choices.
Her practice includes support for issues related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, and challenges linked to autism and Asperger syndrome. She also works with people dealing with caregiving stress, body image, codependency, commitment worries and relationship communication problems.
Sessions often address everyday problems such as managing anger, improving motivation, and building confidence. The approach tends to be down-to-earth and collaborative, with the counsellor tailoring the plan to what the person says works for them.
Desta aims to empower people to make practical changes while also attending to deeper questions about identity and values. She encourages small, manageable steps as a way to build momentum toward a more satisfying life.
Approaches you can use in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy is about focusing on the person in front of the counsellor. It involves listening closely, reflecting what the person says, and helping them find their own solutions. This approach can help with low self-esteem, decision-making and coping with life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. It uses practical exercises to change thinking patterns and reduce anxiety, anger and unhelpful behaviours.
Desta treats finding the right approach as a collaborative task. She will talk through goals and preferences and try different methods together to see what helps. That way the plan evolves from what the person wants and how they respond.
Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, please confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also permits flexible scheduling for people in different regions while keeping the focus on clear, practical steps and emotional understanding.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What problems can this counsellor help with?
Desta helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger and low self-esteem, and supports those coping with life changes. She also works with concerns such as attachment issues, adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, body image and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centred and collaborative, focusing on respectful listening and tailoring sessions to individual needs. She mixes practical techniques with exploration of meaning and personal values.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom supporting people with a range of emotional and practical concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP status and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.