About David
David Sullivan is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He holds a BACP membership and has four years' experience supporting people through anxiety, depression and stress. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about painful feelings and find practical ways forward.
David focuses on helping people understand themselves better. He covers relationship problems, issues with identity such as self-esteem and sexuality, and difficulties arising from grief, trauma or abuse.
How David works
He also helps with parenting concerns, anger, compassion fatigue and the effects of social media and gaming. His approach blends person-centred listening with psychodynamic ideas about how the past shapes the present. He uses Jungian concepts at times to explore meaning and personal symbols.
Sessions are tailored to each person rather than following one rigid method. In a session David aims to be clear and down-to-earth. He encourages people to name what matters to them and to try manageable steps toward change.
Therapy conversations are shaped so they can fit into a busy life and lead to durable insight. People who choose David usually want gentle challenge alongside practical support. He works so that clients feel heard and can build greater confidence in themselves.
The goal is to help people move from feeling stuck to noticing new possibilities.
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
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Parenting issues
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- 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 David’s approaches work online
Client-centred therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The therapist offers active listening and reflection to help people feel understood and to encourage personal growth; this approach can be helpful for anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns.Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past relationships and patterns influence current feelings and behaviour. It helps people make sense of recurring difficulties, such as anger, loneliness or patterns in close relationships.
Jungian ideas may be used to explore personal meaning and inner symbols, supporting people who want to understand identity, life purpose or deeper feelings of emptiness.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust the way they work as things change. This means sessions can be practical and tailored rather than fixed to one style.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let you see facial cues and work much like an in-person session, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quicker check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer shorter, more frequent exchanges or who find typing easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while keeping the focus on steady progress.
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