- Client-centred listening
- Cognitive behavioural tools
- Mindfulness techniques
About Dmitri
Dmitri Shirobokov is a counsellor with 14 years of experience and an individual membership of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). He supports people facing anxiety, stress, addictions and related concerns such as low self-esteem and relationship strain. He works in English and Russian and accepts international clients.
Dmitri's sessions are goal-orientated. He focuses on identifying a person's strengths and practical next steps. Conversations aim to clarify immediate problems and set achievable aims rather than only reviewing the past.
He draws on a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. That can mean using client-centred listening to understand a person’s perspective, then applying cognitive behavioural techniques to address unhelpful thoughts or behaviours. Mindfulness methods are added when slowing down and noticing feelings helps with stress or cravings.
Much of his prior work has been in rehabilitation settings, where he supported people working through addiction and recovery-related challenges. This background informs how he plans structured sessions and keeps focus on measurable changes over time.
Sessions usually look practical and direct. Dmitri helps people set clear goals, try small changes between sessions, and review what worked. He asks about personal strengths and uses that information to plan the next steps.
How Dmitri uses practical approaches online
Dmitri typically uses client-centred methods and cognitive behavioural work in sessions. Client-centred therapy involves open listening and reflecting what a person says to help them feel heard and to clarify their priorities. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural experiments to reduce anxiety and stress.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. He will discuss goals and preferences with each person and agree a plan together. That collaborative step helps decide whether to emphasise talking, skills practice or short between-session tasks.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online counselling easier to fit into daily life because it can remove travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or make sessions possible across time zones. Registered or accredited professionals can use these practical advantages to keep momentum between sessions and help people try changes in real life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He supports people with anxiety, stress, addictions and related issues such as low self-esteem, relationship problems and grief.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are goal-orientated and practical, focusing on strengths and clear next steps rather than only discussing past events.
How long has he worked in counselling?
He has 14 years of experience, including work in rehabilitation settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds individual membership of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions organised and what about cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.