Dmitri Shirobokov, BACP
Integrative counsellor focused on recovery and strengths
- Recovery-focused care
- BACP member
- Works internationally
About Dmitri Shirobokov
Dmitri Shirobokov is an integrative counsellor with 14 years of experience working in rehabilitation settings. He holds individual membership of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), a professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists. Dmitri works with people experiencing emotional, social, and behavioural difficulties and brings extensive experience supporting recovery in varied rehabilitation environments.
His practice emphasizes practical, goal-oriented work that prioritizes clients' interests. Rather than focusing solely on problems, he identifies each person's needs and strengths to design targeted steps toward change. Dmitri has a background of working internationally in different rehabilitation contexts, which informs his flexible and culturally aware approach to care.
In sessions he combines integrative methods to suit each client, applying approaches that fit the situation and the individual's goals. He works with a broad range of concerns, from addiction and trauma to relationship and life-change issues, and supports clients through recovery and personal development with a clear, strengths-based orientation.
His practice emphasizes practical, goal-oriented work that prioritizes clients' interests. Rather than focusing solely on problems, he identifies each person's needs and strengths to design targeted steps toward change. Dmitri has a background of working internationally in different rehabilitation contexts, which informs his flexible and culturally aware approach to care.
In sessions he combines integrative methods to suit each client, applying approaches that fit the situation and the individual's goals. He works with a broad range of concerns, from addiction and trauma to relationship and life-change issues, and supports clients through recovery and personal development with a clear, strengths-based orientation.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementDepressionCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dmitri Shirobokov have?
Dmitri Shirobokov has 14 years of experience.
Is Dmitri Shirobokov a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds individual membership of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).
In which languages does Dmitri Shirobokov provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English and Russian.
Where is Dmitri Shirobokov located?
He is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Dmitri Shirobokov as my therapist?
You can work with Dmitri Shirobokov through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dmitri Shirobokov work with international clients?
Yes, Dmitri Shirobokov works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dmitri Shirobokov cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding the client as the expert on their own life. The therapist offers empathic listening and focuses on creating a supportive space where people can explore feelings, build self-awareness, and strengthen their capacity to make choices that fit their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, skills-based approach that helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and develop practical strategies to manage anxiety, stress, depression, and related concerns. Existential Therapy explores personal meaning, responsibility, and life transitions, helping clients confront big questions and find ways to live with greater purpose and authenticity.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then adapts methods so the work fits the person rather than forcing a single model. This collaboration helps shape a clear plan that can be adjusted over time.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with a licensed professional through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from different locations, and continue work between sessions. The therapist can discuss which format suits the client and the goals of therapy, providing accessible care that matches individual circumstances.