David Atlay
Compassionate counsellor focused on practical change
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About David
David Atlay is a counsellor with ten years' experience based in the United Kingdom. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). David offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people who feel overwhelmed by life, anxiety or low mood.
He works in a person-centred way, listening first and following what each person needs. He also draws on cognitive and practical tools to help people spot unhelpful patterns and try different responses.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the individual and taking small steps towards change. David helps people address everyday pressures such as stress, work worries and relationship difficulties, along with deeper issues like trauma, grief and addictions. He supports people struggling with self-esteem, body image and eating concerns, and those facing major life transitions such as divorce or caring responsibilities.
In conversation he aims to be warm and straightforward. Counselling typically involves talking through current problems, identifying thinking or behaviour patterns that hold someone back, and trying new strategies that fit their life. He also offers coaching-style support for practical goals like career decisions.
Sessions are aimed at building energy, reducing anxiety and helping people feel more in control. To begin, clients follow the usual site process to match with David and arrange sessions based on his availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 10
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 399344
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on David's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches David lists
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How David works online
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. It uses practical steps and experiments to try new responses, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work together with each person to choose which methods suit their goals and preferences. That collaborative way means techniques can be adjusted as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. It can make it easier to attend brief check-ins around work or to schedule regular appointments without long journeys. Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available with this counsellor.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and everyday pressures like work and parenting. He also supports people with trauma, grief, addictions and eating or body image concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
David combines a person-centred manner with practical cognitive techniques. He listens first, then helps people try new ways of thinking and acting.
What is his background and experience?
He has ten years' experience and a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling. His work focuses on helping people build energy and reduce anxiety.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He works from the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin counselling with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to his availability.
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