David Sullivan

• Depression and anxiety
• Relationship and family
• Self esteem and identity

About David

David Sullivan works with depression, anxiety, stress and relationship concerns using person-centred and psychodynamic approaches. He is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists and has four years' clinical experience.

David offers short, clear sessions where people can talk about what is troubling them. He often helps with self-esteem, identity questions, sexuality and gender, and difficulties such as bullying, anger and loneliness. He also supports people dealing with grief, trauma and compassion fatigue.

He uses an integrative style that draws on Client-Centred Therapy and psychodynamic ideas. That means some work focuses on the present and how someone feels now, while other sessions look at past relationships and patterns that repeat. Jungian ideas may be used to explore symbols, dreams or deeper personal meaning when relevant.

Sessions are intended to be straightforward and non-intimidating. David aims to help people recognise practical steps they can try between meetings and to reflect on longer-term patterns that affect feelings and behaviour. He describes his role as a collaborator rather than an adviser.

David trained to a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is listed with the BACP. He practises from the United Kingdom and works in English.

How his approaches shape online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's present experience and their capacity to make choices; it is useful for issues such as low self-esteem, anxiety and relationship problems. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past relationships and repeating patterns influence current feelings and behaviour; it can help with long-standing relational and emotional themes. Jungian Therapy explores symbols, dreams and personal meaning, which some people find helpful when addressing identity and deeper life questions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options with the client and decide together which methods fit the person's needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process allows techniques to be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting counselling around work and family commitments and reducing travel time. If you need confirmation of which session formats are offered, check current options before booking. Many people find online counselling makes it easier to attend regular appointments and to combine short check-ins with longer sessions when needed.

Topics David lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• LGBT
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• Body image
• Communication problems
• Dissociation
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Jungian Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy

Questions about David

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed among his main areas of work and he regularly supports people with those issues.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses Client-Centred, Jungian and Psychodynamic approaches, blended into an integrative style that addresses both present concerns and past patterns.

What experience does he have?

He has four years' experience practising as a counsellor.

Is he a registered counsellor in the UK?

He is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP) and holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.

Does he offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people from other countries work with him?

He does not accept international clients and works with people based in the United Kingdom.

How are sessions arranged and paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a session with him?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.