- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem
- Life changes
About Desta
Desta "Dee" Davies-Boothe is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and the upheaval that comes with life changes. Her focus also includes relationship concerns and motivation.
Dee uses clear, direct conversation to help people name what is worrying them. She draws on client-centred ways of working so the person remains in charge of what matters most. Sessions aim to make sense of thoughts and feelings and to find small, practical steps forward.
She also brings cognitive behavioural ideas when people want tools to manage anxiety or to change behaviour patterns. Narrative approaches are used to look at the stories people tell about themselves, and existential ideas help when someone is facing big questions about purpose or direction. Mindfulness exercises are introduced when slowing down and noticing the present moment could be useful.
Across sessions Dee focuses on common early-adult challenges - leaving home, study and work transitions, relationship shifts, and the pressure of feeling behind peers. She works with issues tied to adoption, attachment and body image when these come up in sessions.
People who meet her can expect straightforward language and focused conversations. She asks about practical goals and suggests realistic actions between meetings. To start, she invites people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How Dee uses talking approaches in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the concerns the person brings. It helps when someone wants a space to be heard and to make their own choices about change. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions, and it offers practical techniques to reduce anxiety or change unhelpful behaviours. Narrative Therapy helps by separating a person from their problems and finding alternative stories that support different choices and identity.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dee will discuss different methods and agree on what to try based on the client's goals, needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be mixed as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around study, shifts, commuting or short breaks between commitments. It can also allow quieter check-ins that do not require video, or sessions that focus on practical skill-building and homework between meetings. Many people find online sessions help keep continuity when life is changing.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus relationship issues and motivation.
What is her style in sessions?
She uses a client-centred approach with clear, direct conversation and practical steps to address problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience in counselling.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP registered and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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