About David
David Cervera is a counsellor who uses straightforward, people-focused approaches to help when life feels overwhelming. He draws on client-centred work alongside cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas to support people who are anxious, depressed or coping with relationship strain. He is identified by his BACP credential, which is shown as BACP, and he practises in the United Kingdom.
David spends time listening so people can tell the story of what is happening in their life.
How David works
He aims to make sense of painful feelings like grief, shame or guilt and to reduce the daily weight of stress and anxiety. Sessions focus on small, realistic steps that make day-to-day life easier. When relationships have become difficult, he helps people untangle communication problems, commitment issues and the ripple effects of separation or infidelity.
He also supports those facing family problems, parenting strains or challenges around fatherhood. He works with people affected by trauma, abuse and compassion fatigue and addresses longer-term patterns such as codependency or avoidant personality tendencies. David has three years of practice experience.
He follows the professional standards of the BACP. That means he uses ethical guidelines to shape how he works and how he plans sessions with people. Sessions are offered in English and take place online using video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.
The process to begin is to press the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
David lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What David works with
The areas below are the ones David selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Avoidant personality
- Career difficulties
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Parenting issues
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Therapy approaches and online access
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of each session. The counsellor listens closely and follows what matters most to the client, helping them feel heard and understood while they decide on next steps.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on practical ways to change thoughts and habits that keep stress and anxiety active. It often involves simple exercises and new routines people can try between sessions to see real change.
Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how earlier experiences shape current patterns and relationships. It helps people make sense of repeated difficulties and recognise choices they can make now.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk through options and plan sessions together based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process can mean trying one method or combining elements from different approaches.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging make short check-ins and written reflection more convenient. These options make it simpler to fit counselling around work, family and everyday life.
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