- Goal orientated
- Recovery focused
- English and Russian
About Dmitri
Dmitri Shirobokov is a counsellor who helps people manage money-related stress alongside a wide range of life challenges. He works with issues such as addiction, anxiety, depression, stress, grief and relationship problems. He speaks English and Russian and has years of experience in rehabilitation settings, so he is used to practical, recovery-focused work.
He takes a goal-orientated approach that focuses on each person's needs and strengths. Sessions aim to identify small, workable steps clients can use day to day. He keeps the work direct and practical, helping people to set realistic goals and notice progress.
Dmitri combines client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques to help change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. He also uses motivational interviewing to support people who want to change addictive patterns and existential ideas to help people find more meaning in difficult times.
He holds individual membership of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, described as BACP, and has worked internationally within rehabilitation services. That background informs a focus on recovery and practical coping skills rather than long, purely theoretical work.
Sessions typically look at what is getting in the way now and what can be done next. Dmitri aims to make the work understandable and manageable, so people can carry changes into their everyday lives.
How Dmitri adapts core approaches for online work
Client-Centred Therapy is about listening and following what matters to the person. Online or remote sessions can still offer space for open talking and reflection, with the counsellor focusing on understanding your concerns and goals. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours. It often includes simple exercises and practical tasks to do between sessions, which translate well to online sessions and home practice.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dmitri will discuss options with each person and decide together what fits best. That collaborative conversation looks at symptoms, goals and day-to-day life to pick tools that feel usable and realistic.
The therapist's original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which formats are available before you book. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow practical homework to be reviewed in real life. It can also make shorter check-ins simpler when a quick update is more helpful than a full session.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dmitri specialise in?
He supports people with addictions, stress, anxiety, depression and related issues such as grief, relationship strain and eating or sleeping problems.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
The style is practical and goal-orientated. Dmitri listens in a client-centred way and works with clear steps and goals.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 14 years of experience, much of it in rehabilitation settings, and focuses on recovery and day-to-day coping skills.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds individual membership of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian, and he also works with international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.