David Hennessy, BACP

David Hennessy is a counsellor with eight years of professional experience practising in the United Kingdom. He focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, process trauma and abuse, and work through grief and low self-esteem. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion.

He adapts conversations and plans to match what each person needs. Sessions aim to be practical and straightforward. David helps people identify immediate tools to reduce distress and longer-term strategies to build resilience.

David pays attention to how past experiences affect daily life now. He supports people in facing difficult memories at a pace that feels manageable. When relevant, he helps clients find ways to lessen cravings and regain a sense of control over addictive patterns.

With grief and self-esteem work he uses clear, step-by-step conversations. He helps people name feelings, make sense of changes, and try new ways of coping. The emphasis is on small, achievable steps.

People who prefer a practical, compassionate approach often find his style accessible. He aims to create a steady, respectful space for honest conversation. David works with English-speaking clients and accepts international clients for online sessions.

Practical approaches and online therapy options

David uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people reduce distress and build coping skills. One common approach focuses on teaching practical tools for managing anxiety and stress, such as breathing exercises, grounding techniques and planning small behavioural changes that reduce overwhelm. This helps when worry or tension is affecting daily life.

Another approach concentrates on working through trauma and addiction at a manageable pace. It involves gentle, structured conversations to make sense of difficult experiences and develop strategies to reduce cravings and regain control. This work is paced to match what each person can tolerate.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The counsellor reviews your goals, current problems and preferences, then suggests methods to try. Sessions are collaborative and can change over time as needs shift.

Online formats give practical flexibility. Video calls let you see facial cues and use a conversational rhythm similar to in-person work. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a short break. Live chat or text-based messaging supports ongoing check-ins and brief reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to balance therapy with work and family life.