David Dunlevy, BACP

David Dunlevy is a counsellor who offers online sessions from the United Kingdom. He holds BACP accreditation and has four years of practice helping people with emotional and life challenges. David aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk things through at their own pace.

He focuses on everyday difficulties like stress, anxiety and low mood. He also supports people facing addictions, grief and trauma or who are coping with major life changes. Relationship and intimacy concerns are included, as are parenting strains and issues around self-esteem and anger.

David draws on a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and try practical changes.

He works in a person-centred way, following the client's pace and priorities. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) ideas help when emotions and attachment patterns are central to the problem. Sessions tend to be plainspoken and goal-focused, with practical steps between meetings.

Sessions are offered online by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. English is the language used for therapy, and international clients are not accepted. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and choose a suitable time.

How his approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being led by them. It encourages choosing actions that match personal values rather than trying to eliminate uncomfortable thoughts. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and uses practical exercises to test and change unhelpful habits. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit best with each person's goals, needs and preferences. Sessions can mix approaches so the work stays practical and suited to what matters to the client.

Online therapy here is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video lets people talk face to face when that helps, while phone calls are useful when a quieter connection is needed or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, written reflection or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties or travel and to keep sessions consistent over time.