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David Sullivan, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

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David Sullivan is a counsellor with four years' experience who aims to make therapy approachable and practical. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and he uses that background to offer steady, professional care. David focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and depression, and he also supports those dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns.

He welcomes conversations about identity, sexuality and self-esteem in everyday language.

Background and approach

David keeps sessions straightforward and personalised. He blends person-centred listening with psychodynamic ideas to look at both present difficulties and past patterns. That mix helps clients who want short-term coping strategies and those who want to understand deeper themes shaping their life.

Many people come to him for support with grief, trauma and abuse, or for help handling anger, burnout and compassion fatigue. He also works with issues such as ADHD, body image, isolation and communication problems. David offers practical ways to cope with life changes and to rebuild self-esteem.

He pays attention to how online life affects young people and adults alike, including social media and gaming pressures. Sessions aim to be calm and non-judgemental, with space to reflect and try new ways of responding. David adapts the pace to each person’s needs.

People can expect a respectful, steady approach that balances empathy with clear goals. The focus is on helping each person find more confidence, clearer relationships and better day-to-day coping. Therapy is shaped around the individual rather than a fixed formula.

Therapeutic approaches and online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy is rooted in warm, non-judgemental listening. The counsellor focuses on the person in the present and helps them find their own solutions and strengths. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past relationships and unconscious patterns affect current feelings and behaviour, which can be useful for understanding recurring problems and emotional blocks.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. David will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt methods to your goals and preferences. That means trying practical coping strategies alongside deeper reflection until a good fit is found.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual cues and a fuller conversation help, phone sessions can suit shorter check-ins or times with limited bandwidth, and text options offer ongoing support between longer sessions. These formats make counselling more flexible and easier to fit around work, family or study commitments, while letting therapists work with people across different parts of the United Kingdom.
What concerns does David specialise in?
He focuses on stress, anxiety and depression and also helps with relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief and trauma and abuse.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are person-centred with psychodynamic elements, so there is supportive listening alongside exploring patterns from your past.
How much clinical experience does he have?
David has four years of counselling experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he use?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to speak with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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