David Clayton, BACP

David Clayton uses a client-centred approach to help people make sense of hard moments. He believes each person is the expert in their own life and draws on their strengths to work through stress and anxiety. He frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to make the first step feel manageable.

He has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP. That background includes supporting people with family conflict, grief and loss, and changes that affect day-to-day life. He also addresses self-esteem and motivation when those feel low.

David works with practical problems people bring from work and home. Common topics include workplace issues, communication difficulties, money worries and the strain of caregiving. He also offers support around men’s issues, midlife challenges and recovery after a traumatic brain injury.

In sessions he listens without judgement and follows the person’s pace. Conversations focus on what matters now and on small, achievable steps forward. He helps people notice strengths and try new ways of coping between sessions.

People can expect clear, straightforward language and steady support while they think things through. The aim is to leave sessions with something useful to try, whether that is a different way to tackle a worry or a plan for the next small change.

How client-centred work translates to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, respect and helping people draw on their own strengths. In this approach the therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects what they hear and supports clients as they discover their own solutions. It is useful for stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and life transitions because it makes space for the client’s priorities.

Working online, the therapist and client decide together which way of meeting feels best. That choice is part of the therapeutic process, and the counsellor will help weigh up what fits your needs and goals. This collaborative approach means the method can adapt as the work progresses.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls approximate face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or days when typing feels more manageable. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and other commitments while keeping the focus on practical progress.