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Darren Goodman

Darren Goodman

BACP

United Kingdom

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Practical support for anxiety and panic

  • Solution focused
  • CBT informed
  • Person centred

About Darren

Darren Goodman is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety and panic attacks. He also supports those dealing with grief, depression and big life changes. He uses straightforward methods to help people feel steadier and more able to cope.

Darren works in a practical, goal-oriented way. He focuses on what is already working and on small, achievable steps. Sessions aim to build confidence and clearer next steps rather than dwelling only on the past.

He draws on Client-Centred Therapy to keep the conversation person-led and respectful. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is used when looking at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that keep anxiety and panic going. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to spot strengths and plan realistic actions.

Darren has three years of professional experience and is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He works in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.

Sessions operate via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Costs vary with location and therapist availability. To begin, clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability.

How Darren uses talking therapies online

Darren commonly combines Solution-Focused Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people manage anxiety and panic. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on what is already working and identifies small steps to move forward. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical techniques to reduce distress and interrupt panic cycles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Darren will discuss the options and help decide what fits best with a person's goals, preferences and everyday life. The plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people meet a therapist from their own area of the United Kingdom without changing routine.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Career difficulties

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Darren help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety and panic attacks, as well as grief, depression and coping with life changes.

What is Darren's style in sessions?

Sessions are practical and collaborative, focusing on strengths and small, achievable steps rather than only on the past.

How long has Darren been practising?

He has three years of professional experience working with people on a range of concerns including trauma and career issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and works in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with Darren?

He is not accepting international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What should I do to start working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Review online therapy options and next steps on BetterHelp, in your own time.

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