- Goal-orientated support
- English and Russian
- Rehabilitation experience
About Dmitri
Dmitri Shirobokov is a counsellor with 14 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties and addiction. He also supports those dealing with low self-esteem, grief, relationship strain and major life changes. Dmitri works in English and Russian and accepts international clients.
He trained and holds individual membership of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, often drawing on practical, goal-focused work. Sessions aim to identify a person’s strengths and priorities rather than only their problems. Conversations are straightforward and directed toward steps the client feels ready to try.
In practice he uses a mix of approaches. Client-Centred Therapy guides the conversation around what matters to the person. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps spot and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to change habits linked to addiction or lifestyle.
Dmitri’s background includes more than a decade working in rehabilitation settings. That experience informs work with people who face substance use, behavioural difficulties and the emotional fallout from trauma or relationship breakdown. He describes his style as practical and goal-orientated, focusing on clear steps toward recovery.
People can expect sessions that balance talking and practical planning. Dmitri looks to build on each person’s strengths and to set achievable goals that fit day-to-day life. For those worried about sleep and rest, he explores routines and coping strategies alongside other therapeutic work.
How these approaches translate to online work
Dmitri uses Client-Centred Therapy to keep the focus on what the person finds most important, listening closely and shaping sessions around those priorities. This approach helps clarify goals and build on strengths, useful for worries like sleep or anxiety.He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, which looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviours and tests practical changes. CBT can help with sleep routines, stress management and changing patterns that keep problems going.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dmitri treats this as a collaborative process and will help clients decide which methods suit their needs and goals. He adjusts plans as progress and preferences become clearer.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, remove travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also support people living outside the therapist’s immediate area, which aligns with his international practice experience.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dmitri address?
Dmitri supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and sleep problems. He also works with issues such as relationship strain, grief, self-esteem and the emotional effects of trauma.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, goal-orientated style that focuses on a person’s needs and strengths. Sessions combine listening with clear steps clients can try between meetings.
What kind of experience does he have?
He has 14 years of clinical experience, much of it in rehabilitation settings supporting recovery from substance use and related behavioural difficulties.
What credentials and region are associated with Dmitri?
He holds individual membership of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian. He also accepts clients from other countries.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options with Dmitri before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.