David Sullivan
Person-centred counsellor blending depth and meaning
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About David
David Sullivan is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP). He aims to make counselling accessible and not intimidating so people can take real steps forward.
He helps people with common mental health struggles such as depression, anxiety and stress. He also supports those coping with relationship difficulties, anger, bullying and abuse.
Background and approach
He can talk with clients about identity questions including self-esteem, body image, sexuality and spirituality. David brings together several ways of working to suit each person. He uses a person-centred approach to focus on what is happening in the here and now, and a psychodynamic perspective to look at how past relationships shape current patterns.
Jungian ideas also inform his work with symbols, dreams and personal meaning. Sessions aim to be practical and grounded. David pays attention to how problems show up in daily life and helps clients try out small changes.
He also supports people wrestling with grief, loneliness, parenting strains, compassion fatigue and life transitions. He has four years' experience and notes particular interest in areas such as ADHD, autism and issues around shame, abandonment and isolation. He frames counselling as a collaborative process where the therapist and client shape the work together.
If someone is considering counselling, David encourages starting with a short matching questionnaire and an initial booking to see if the approach feels right.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 4
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 387770
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
- 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
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches David lists
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How David works online
Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past relationships and early experiences influence present behaviour and patterns. It can be useful for recurring relationship difficulties, long-standing mood issues and understanding repeated emotional responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. The counsellor will work together with the client to decide which ideas and methods feel most useful. That decision will be based on the client's needs, goals and personal preferences rather than a fixed formula.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, for example by removing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks. It can also allow shorter check-ins when that suits someone's schedule, or sessions without video when people prefer to speak rather than appear on camera. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered and how they might fit into everyday routines.
Questions and answers
What concerns does David commonly address?
He works with depression, anxiety and stress, along with relationship issues, anger, grief and the effects of abuse. He also supports people facing identity questions such as sexuality, self-esteem and body image.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines a person-centred way of working with psychodynamic and Jungian ideas. The result is a mix of present-focused support and exploration of past patterns and personal meaning.
What is his experience and background?
He has four years' experience as a counsellor and holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. He has worked with topics such as social media, gaming responses and identity concerns.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP).
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients and works with people within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are delivered via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to his availability.
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