About David
David Wilde is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with ten years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and the effects of trauma and abuse. He also supports those dealing with low self-esteem, anger, addictions and relationship or intimacy-related concerns.
David uses an emotionally focused approach that looks at the feelings keeping someone stuck.
How David works
He helps people name difficult emotions and learn ways to move through them without being overwhelmed. This aims to build greater self-reliance and emotional balance. Sessions are practical and direct.
Conversations explore patterns that cause repeated pain and identify small changes a person can try between meetings. He also works with issues such as eating concerns, depression, ADHD and social anxiety. David offers help around communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation or loneliness.
He has experience supporting people navigating life purpose, polyamory or non-monogamous relationships, and complex emotional reactions to loss. People who value an approach that focuses on feelings and personal agency will find his style straightforward. He aims to create a space where people can talk honestly, try new ways of coping, and gradually reclaim control over day-to-day life.
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.
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Social anxiety and phobia
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How emotionally focused therapy works online
David uses emotionally focused methods that help people identify core feelings and the patterns that keep them stuck. This approach guides people to notice, name and work through difficult emotions so they have more control over reactions and choices.He also draws on trauma-informed practices to support people affected by abuse or complex trauma. These techniques focus on stabilising strong reactions, grounding in the moment and building steps toward greater calm and safety in daily life.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, then try methods that fit the person's needs. Adjustments are made as therapy progresses so the work stays relevant and useful.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual connection for deeper work, phone sessions are good when bandwidth or comfort on camera is an issue, and live chat or text messaging can suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and different time zones while still working with registered or accredited professionals.
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