About David
David Francis works from a person-focused, integrative stance that draws on attachment-based ideas and cognitive methods. He uses straightforward conversations and practical tools to help people manage stress, anxiety and low mood. David holds BACP accreditation, which appears as BACP in his credentials, and brings four years of practice to each session.
He aims to make sessions calm and simple. People can expect to talk about current problems and look at patterns that repeat in relationships and self view.
How David works
He uses short exercises when helpful and listens for what matters most to the person in front of him. David pays particular attention to attachment and how early relationships shape trust and closeness. This can include work on abandonment worries, commitment issues and communication problems.
He also supports people facing separation, grief, trauma and experiences of domestic violence in one-to-one work. Practical thinking and habits are part of his approach too. Cognitive behavioural ideas are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments that change day-to-day mood and coping.
Mindfulness techniques are offered to help reduce overwhelm and improve focus. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online or by phone, with text and live chat options for shorter check-ins. To begin, a short questionnaire is completed and then sessions are scheduled to match the person's needs and availability.
David lists 5 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
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Narcissism
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How attachment work and CBT translate to online therapy
David integrates attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques to support people online. Attachment-based work looks at how early patterns of relating affect trust and closeness, helping with abandonment worries, commitment concerns and communication problems. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. These approaches are practical on video calls and over the phone because they often use short exercises, reflection and homework tasks that transfer to daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. The therapist will work together with the person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process allows adjustments over time if something feels unhelpful or a different focus is needed.
Online sessions are available as video calls, phone appointments, live chat or text messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break or when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, quick exercises or people who prefer writing. These formats aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life while keeping the focus on practical change and emotional understanding.
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