David Francis

David Francis is a counsellor with four years' experience who uses an integrative approach. He draws on several ways of working to match the approach to each person's needs. David offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk about problems they are facing. He works from the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. His integrative style means sessions can include ideas from attachment work, client-centred methods, cognitive behavioural ideas, mindfulness and psychodynamic thinking. David helps people understand patterns that keep causing pain, such as attachment struggles, difficulties with trust, or repeating unhelpful behaviours. He also focuses on practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, low mood, anger and stress. Eating and body image concerns are among the areas he addresses alongside relationship problems, grief, addiction and trauma. He can support someone dealing with isolation, shame, codependency or trouble with commitment. Sessions are paced to what each person can manage, and David aims to build clearer self-understanding rather than quick fixes. David has worked with people on separation and family difficulties, domestic violence related issues and communication challenges. He uses straightforward conversation, reflective listening and targeted strategies when helpful. The goal is to help people move from feeling stuck to making steady, manageable changes. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy process on the site and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is arranged according to his availability and the subscription system used for sessions

How his approaches translate to online counselling

David commonly works from an integrative base that includes attachment-based therapy and client-centred work. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps when trust, abandonment worries or insecure relating affect close relationships. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and supporting a person to find their own solutions, which can help with low self-esteem and decisions about life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful. This is a collaborative process so the plan can shift as needs change.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking. The practical benefits often include fitting therapy into a busy life, reducing travel time and allowing check-ins around work or family commitments. Some people prefer shorter phone-based check-ins when bandwidth or a quieter environment is needed, while others choose longer video conversation for more depth. Discussing these options early helps make sessions easier to attend and more effective for day-to-day life.