David Dunlevy, BACP

David Dunlevy is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He holds a BACP credential and has four years of clinical experience. He aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable for people who are anxious or unsure.

David focuses on common difficulties such as stress, anxiety and depression. He also offers support for addictions, grief, trauma and issues around intimacy and relationships. He helps people who are coping with life changes, parenting stress, low self-esteem and anger.

In sessions he uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person. David practices Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). He adapts these methods depending on what the person needs and what feels most helpful in the room.

David also pays attention to attachment and communication problems, forgiveness, isolation and men’s issues. He works with people facing self-harm thoughts and with young adults who are finding their way.

Sessions are offered in English and he does not take international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to his availability. David aims to provide clear, practical support and to help people build coping skills they can use in everyday life.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them drive every choice. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and situations where values and actions feel out of step. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. David will discuss options and tailor a plan based on your needs, goals and preferences. That process is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Confirm which session formats are currently supported before booking, as specific online options are not listed here. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes attending from different locations simpler and can suit people who prefer not to be on camera for every session.