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David Sullivan

David Sullivan, BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

A counsellor helping people find clarity and calm

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  • Person-centred approach
  • Supports identity issues
  • Practical everyday tools

About David

David Sullivan is a counsellor with four years' experience who aims to make therapy approachable. He is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, with a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and depression. He also supports people dealing with relationships, self-esteem, grief, trauma and issues around identity such as sexuality and gender.

He offers a calm space where clients can talk through current problems and life changes. Sessions often look at what is happening now, alongside how past experiences and relationships shape feelings today. He works in a way that suits each person rather than applying a single method to everyone.

David pays attention to everyday challenges too, including responses to social media, gaming, bullying and workplace strain. He also helps people facing anger, intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, compassion fatigue and ADHD-related difficulties. Additional focus areas include jealousy, abandonment, body image, communication problems and loneliness.

His style is warm and direct. He aims to make therapeutic work practical and understandable, helping people spot small changes that make daily life easier. Sessions can include reflective conversation, exploring personal history, and practical steps to try between meetings.

People looking to begin are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. Fees vary with location and the subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.

How David's Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and meeting people where they are. It emphasises empathic listening and helping clients find their own solutions, which can be useful for worries about self-esteem, identity and relationship stress.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how early relationships and past experiences shape current feelings and patterns. It can help when someone is repeatedly finding the same difficulties in relationships or struggling with long-standing emotional patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then try ways of working that suit the individual. This is a collaborative process and can change over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to meet without travelling. It can also allow shorter check-ins or flexible scheduling when needed. The original biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals and other therapists often find online work helps maintain continuity of care and practical access to support.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCommunication problemsDissociationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyJungian TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

See below

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he work with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety and depression, and with relationship or intimacy-related issues. Other areas include grief, trauma, self-esteem and jealousy.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a person-centred, conversational style that adapts to each person. Sessions mix present-focused discussion with exploration of past relationships when helpful.

How much experience does he have?

He has four years of counselling experience working with a range of common mental health and identity concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP) and holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. His practice is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. The therapist will provide details during the matching and scheduling process.

How are fees and payments handled?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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