Dmitri Shirobokov, BACP

Dmitri Shirobokov is a counsellor who helps people facing anxiety, stress, addiction and low self-esteem. He also supports those coping with relationship strain, grief, life changes and work-related pressures. Dmitri speaks English and Russian and works with clients from the United Kingdom and internationally.

Dmitri brings 14 years of experience, much of it in rehabilitation settings. He uses a goal-orientated approach that focuses on a person’s needs and strengths rather than only their problems. Sessions tend to centre on practical steps people can use between meetings to build new habits and responses.

His work draws on Client-Centred ideas to keep sessions focused on the individual’s experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to look at thoughts and everyday habits, and to test small changes that reduce distress. Mindfulness-based practices are offered when they fit the client’s aims.

Dmitri also uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. He integrates existential thinking to discuss meaning and life direction when that feels relevant. The mix aims to keep therapy practical and rooted in a person’s real-life goals.

He holds membership of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, BACP. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions according to the therapist’s schedule. The practice uses a subscription model which can be cancelled at any time.

Approaches that guide online sessions and practical benefits

Dmitri uses Client-Centred work to keep sessions focused on what the client is experiencing. This approach means the conversation follows the person’s concerns and priorities, helping them make choices that feel right.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to examine thoughts and everyday habits and to test small behavioural changes. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep and patterns connected to substance use.

Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and to build commitment to practical goals. It is often paired with goal-setting and short-term plans that clients can try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, then agree a combined way of working. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during the day, or choosing a telephone option when video is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals often use these practical benefits to help therapy fit around everyday commitments.