- Addictions
- Career and direction
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Dmitri
Dmitri Shirobokov is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and has 14 years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with addictions, depression, anxiety and major life changes, as well as with people questioning career direction, relationships and issues of self-esteem.
He uses a goal-orientated approach and focuses on identifying people’s strengths and needs rather than only listing problems. Sessions tend to centre on practical steps and clear objectives. Dmitri also brings experience from rehabilitation settings and international practice into his work with clients.
In sessions he uses methods drawn from client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques and existential thinking. That means talking through current patterns, testing small changes, and looking at what matters now when people face empty or confusing periods in life. He also draws on mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing to support short-term change.
People can expect direct conversation about what is getting in the way of progress, plus concrete strategies to try between meetings. Dmitri pays attention to how thoughts, habits and life events connect, and he helps people set achievable steps toward clearer direction.
He offers therapy in English and Russian and has experience helping people across different countries. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details with the service.
How Dmitri adapts talking therapies for online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client's experience and priorities. Sessions are led by what the person brings, and the counsellor reflects and clarifies to help people find their own way forward. This approach can help when someone feels lost or unsure what matters next.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It uses practical techniques and experiments to change unhelpful patterns, and can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life change. Existential Therapy pays attention to questions of meaning and choice, and helps people examine values and commitments during major transitions.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss different methods and agree on goals and ways of working that fit the client's needs and preferences. Over the first few sessions he and the client check what is helping and adjust the plan together.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as current options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also allow sessions in English or Russian for people living outside the United Kingdom. Registered or accredited professionals can guide practical scheduling and choose methods that suit day-to-day life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, and life transitions including career and purpose questions.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses a goal-orientated style that looks at strengths and needs, and combines client-centred conversation with cognitive behavioural techniques and existential ideas to clarify next steps.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 14 years of experience and has worked in rehabilitation settings and internationally, applying practical methods to support recovery and change.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds individual membership of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in therapy?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm session arrangements and time zones when booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.