About David
David Willett is a counsellor who helps people struggling with addictions, depression, stress and anxiety. He also supports those dealing with low self-esteem, anger and relationship communication problems. He works in English and offers sessions to people in the United Kingdom and internationally.
He has three years of professional experience and holds BACP registration, which indicates recognition by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. David approaches each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion.
How David works
He adapts conversation and plans to fit what the individual needs right now. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation. David aims to help people understand patterns such as codependency, control issues, process addictions and obsessive behaviours.
He also addresses concerns like body image, guilt and shame, loneliness and questions about life purpose. People coming for support can expect a collaborative process. David talks through current difficulties, clarifies goals and works on skills to cope with cravings, low mood, anger or stress.
He makes space for end-of-life or hospice concerns when they arise and for men’s issues that can be hard to speak about. Therapy is structured around the person’s goals and pace. David uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques, shaping sessions to meet personal needs.
He offers online formats including video, phone, live chat and text to make attending sessions easier.
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
- Anger management
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Stress, Anxiety
- Workplace 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
How evidence-based approaches work online
David uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real problems and clear steps. One approach involves working on behaviours and routines to reduce cravings and harmful patterns; this helps with process addictions, drug and alcohol issues, and compulsive habits. Another approach centres on mood and thinking patterns, helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and practise alternative responses to ease depression and anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about current difficulties, goals and preferences, and together they will choose or adapt techniques that feel useful. This collaborative process means methods are adjusted as progress is made or priorities change.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy fit day-to-day life. Video calls replicate a face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins or ongoing written dialogue between longer sessions. These options help people connect in ways that suit their schedule and comfort.
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