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David Cervera, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

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David Cervera uses a practical, relationship-focused way of working to help people who feel unhappy, anxious, lost or lonely. He keeps sessions straightforward and aims to make time with him feel calm and down to earth. David is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation, which he follows in his practice.

David brings three years of experience to sessions. He listens first and helps people name what is most troubling them.

Background and approach

He then works with them to try small changes that can make daily life easier and reduce overwhelm. His work often includes worries about stress and anxiety, low mood and grief, and problems that come from trauma and abuse. He also supports people facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, career uncertainty and major life changes.

Additional areas he addresses include feelings of abandonment, codependency, loneliness and guilt. David combines client-centred conversation with practical strategies drawn from cognitive behavioural therapy and deeper exploration from psychodynamic approaches. Sessions can involve talking through recent problems, spotting unhelpful thinking patterns, and looking at how past experiences affect current feelings.

People can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. The work is collaborative - he helps set goals and checks progress as therapy continues. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and sessions are scheduled to fit the client and therapist availability.

Approaches that suit online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding how a person sees their difficulties. It helps people feel heard and supported while they work out their own solutions, which can benefit those dealing with relationship strain or low mood.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going and teaches practical ways to change them. It is useful for anxiety, stress, low mood and coping with life changes.

Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to past experiences and how they shape current feelings and reactions. It can help people make sense of repeated patterns in relationships and long-standing emotional difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and the issues you bring, and then together you will decide which methods to try. This collaboration helps shape sessions so they meet personal needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when schedules allow, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging options support shorter check-ins or more frequent contact. These choices make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping continuity over time.

What concerns does David commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma-related issues. He also addresses relationship strain, parenting pressures, career worries and feelings of isolation.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His approach is warm and down to earth, combining client-centred listening with practical CBT techniques and psychodynamic exploration. Sessions are collaborative and aim for clear, manageable steps.

How much professional experience does he have?

He has three years of experience working with people facing a range of emotional and relationship difficulties. That experience informs how he tailors sessions to individual needs.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP. He follows the professional standards associated with that credential.

Which languages are used during sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone appointments, live chat or text-based messaging. These options allow flexibility for different schedules and preferences.

How are costs and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is managed via a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.

How does someone begin therapy with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, sessions can be scheduled according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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David Cervera, BACP

Background and approach

Approaches that suit online therapy

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety