David Sullivan

David Sullivan is a counsellor who aims to make therapy approachable and practical. He draws on four years of experience and a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling to support people facing everyday struggles. He is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, BACP. He often works with stress, anxiety, depression and issues around self-esteem and identity.

David helps people talk through relationship difficulties, bullying, anger and feelings of loneliness. He also supports those processing trauma, grief and intimacy-related worries. He has experience helping people reflect on sexuality and gender, and on questions of faith and spirituality.

He uses an integrative style that blends person-centred listening with psychodynamic thinking. That means sessions may focus on what is happening now while also looking at earlier life events and patterns. He aims to shape counselling around each person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.

Sessions are conversational and intended to be honest and straightforward. David describes his role as someone who helps light the way so clients can connect with a clearer sense of themselves. He tries to make therapy a constructive experience rather than something to be feared.

He is based in the United Kingdom and works in English. Before booking, people should check current session options and scheduling details to make sure they suit their needs.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and supporting your own goals. The counsellor offers a warm, non-judgemental space to talk, which can help with self-esteem, identity and day-to-day stress.

Psychodynamic work looks at past experiences and relationship patterns to make sense of current feelings. This approach can help people understand recurring issues like anger, intimacy problems or long-standing anxiety.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The counsellor will collaborate with each person to decide which approach, or blend of approaches, fits their needs and preferences. That choice can change over time as goals become clearer.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. It can also make it simpler to have a shorter check-in when needed or to choose a format that suits energy and concentration levels. Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.