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David Wilde, BACP

Calm, direct counsellor for anxiety and relationships

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

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About David

David Wilde is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with ten years of professional experience. He holds BACP credentials, and he focuses on helping people who are under stress or struggling with anxiety. He also works with depression, addiction, and a variety of relationship and intimacy concerns.

His background includes work with people affected by trauma and abuse, and he supports those coping with grief and loss. He pays close attention to how strong emotions can keep someone stuck, and he helps clients build more control and resilience in daily life.

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Background and approach

In sessions he focuses on the feelings that drive behaviour and relationships. Conversations tend to look at how past hurts shape present reactions, and at small changes that reduce distress. He aims for practical steps as well as emotional understanding.

David also helps with communication problems, guilt and shame, and issues around sexual and non-monogamous relationships. He supports people exploring identity and the challenges that come with loneliness or life transitions. Work with him can include short-term steps for immediate relief and longer work to change repeating patterns.

He offers a calm, direct style and encourages clients to set clear goals for therapy.

Evidence-based approaches and online therapy

Two helpful ways he works are emotion-focused techniques and practical problem solving. Emotion-focused work looks at the strong feelings that keep someone repeating the same patterns; it helps when anxiety, grief or shame are driving behaviour. Practical problem solving breaks issues into small steps, teaching skills and coping strategies that reduce stress and improve daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has worked before, then try methods that fit the person's needs. If one approach does not help, they will revisit the plan and adapt it together.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video is good when visual connection matters, while phone calls use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat or messaging suits quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options help people fit therapy into their schedules and maintain continuity when travel or distance is an issue.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does this counsellor help with?
He commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse. Relationship and intimacy issues, eating concerns and ADHD are also within his practice focus.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works directly with emotions that cause people to feel stuck and focuses on building autonomy and resilience. Sessions blend emotional exploration with practical steps to reduce distress.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom with a wide range of emotional and relational problems.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds BACP credentials and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions may be arranged across different countries where scheduling allows.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to client preference.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
10 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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