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David Sullivan, BACP

Calm, practical counselling for everyday struggles

4 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About David

David Sullivan is a counsellor who believes counselling can help people change things that feel stuck. He aims to create a calm space where worries can be talked through. He works with stress, anxiety and depression and also helps with relationship and intimacy concerns.

He supports people who are dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, and those coping with life changes. He also addresses self-esteem, identity and issues linked to sexuality and gender.

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Background and approach

David brings sensitivity to problems such as anger, loneliness and compassion fatigue. David uses person-centred ways of working alongside psychodynamic ideas. That means some sessions focus on the present and what a person needs now, while other sessions look at patterns from earlier life and relationships.

He adapts his approach to suit each person rather than using one fixed method. He has a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, listed as BACP. He has four years of experience in the field and has worked with people dealing with modern pressures like social media and gaming.

Sessions are practical and conversational. David aims to help people notice what is holding them back and to take small, manageable steps forward. He wants counselling to feel straightforward and worth the effort.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful therapeutic relationship. It helps people who need a calm, accepting space to talk through anxiety, stress or identity questions. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past relationships and early patterns shape current feelings and behaviour. It can be useful for people who want to understand repeated difficulties in relationships or persistent emotional patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. David will talk with each person about their goals, worries and preferences and will help decide which way of working feels best. That choice is collaborative and can change over time as needs shift.

Online therapy here offers a range of practical formats: video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are close to face-to-face meetings and work well for deeper discussions. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins or times when writing feels easier. These options make counselling more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and daily life.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does David help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety and depression and helps with relationship and intimacy concerns. He also works with grief, trauma, self-esteem and issues linked to identity and sexuality.
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
His style combines client-centred listening with psychodynamic ideas about life patterns. Sessions tend to be conversational, with a balance of present-focused support and looking at earlier relationships when helpful.
What experience does he bring to counselling?
He has four years of counselling experience and has worked with issues like social media effects, gaming, bullying and compassion fatigue. That experience shapes a practical, everyday approach.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, shown as BACP. He is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time and works with people in the United Kingdom.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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