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David Wilde, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

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David Wilde is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with ten years of professional experience. He holds BACP registration and works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and problems with self-esteem and anger. He also helps those dealing with addiction, eating concerns, ADHD and issues around intimacy and relationships.

David works in a direct, emotion-focused way. He pays attention to strong feelings that keep people stuck and helps them name and sit with those emotions.

Background and approach

Sessions are practical and aim to build greater personal control and emotional resilience. People come to him for help with communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness and finding life purpose. He also supports people navigating polyamory or non-monogamous relationships and those struggling with social anxiety or phobias.

His approach is adaptive to the issue presented rather than relying on one rigid method. In sessions David usually helps clients understand patterns that keep difficulties repeating. He offers tools to manage intense feelings and to respond differently in relationships or stressful situations.

The emphasis is on small, achievable changes that add up over time. Sessions are conducted in English and David accepts international clients. His background and steady focus on emotion work make him suited to people who want to tackle deep feelings and build clearer boundaries and coping skills.

How emotion-focused work translates to online therapy

David commonly uses emotion-focused work that helps people identify and name strong feelings, recognise how those feelings drive behaviour, and try new ways of responding. This approach can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, trauma responses and intimacy issues because it focuses on experiencing and shifting emotions rather than just talking about them.

He also draws on practical strategies to build resilience and autonomy, teaching skills to manage intense moments and to set firmer boundaries in relationships. These strategies suit people who want concrete steps alongside emotional understanding.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt the work as progress is made. Clients are invited to reflect on what helps and to shape the focus of sessions over time.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video is useful for deeper emotional work when non-verbal cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, written reflection or when fitting therapy around a busy schedule. These options offer flexibility to match practical needs and therapeutic aims.
What issues does David commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, anger and addictions, plus intimacy and relationship concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses an emotion-focused approach that pays attention to strong feelings and helps people develop autonomy and resilience through practical steps.
How long has he worked in this field?
He has ten years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship difficulties.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can people who live outside the UK work with him?
Sessions are offered to international clients in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
10 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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