- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment-focused work
- CBT and mindfulness
About David
David Francis is a counsellor registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and has four years' experience. He works with common problems such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports people dealing with life changes, addictions, grief and trauma-related concerns.
David describes his practice as integrative, drawing on several approaches to suit what each person needs. That means sessions can include ideas from attachment-based work, client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural tools, mindfulness and psychodynamic thinking. He aims to talk through patterns that cause pain and to help people develop clearer ways to cope day to day.
Sessions are practical and conversational. He listens for repeated relationship patterns, issues around trust or abandonment, and problems with communication or intimacy. He also pays attention to how mood, anger or body-image concerns affect choices and relationships.
People often come to him feeling stuck after a breakup, under pressure at work or study, or unsure about their next steps in life. He helps with behaviours linked to codependency, control and avoidance, and with strong emotions like shame, guilt or jealousy.
For those joining online, David says he offers both video and telephone options and adapts the work to what the person can manage. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire to match with him and then schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections. Online, this can mean noticing how trust, abandonment fears or closeness avoidance show up in conversations and relationships and working to change those patterns. Client-centred therapy means the counsellor offers focused listening and reflection; it helps people feel heard and to make sense of their own choices and feelings. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) uses clear steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, such as techniques for anxiety, mood or problematic routines.Finding the right approach is part of the early work. The counsellor will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most useful. They then try methods together and adjust the plan as needed, so the work stays collaborative rather than fixed.
The biography lists video and telephone sessions as options, so confirm the exact session types when you book. Online meetings can make it easier to fit counselling around work, study or travel. Telephone calls can be a shorter check-in when time is limited, while video sessions allow for visual cues and a fuller conversation. Confirm the available formats and typical session length before your first appointment so you can arrange a time that suits your routine.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem and life-change issues. Additional focuses include grief, trauma, addictions and intimacy-related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He practises an integrative approach that draws on attachment-based, client-centred, cognitive behavioural, mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions are conversational and aim to find practical steps that fit the person's situation.
How long has he been practising?
He has four years' experience working as a counsellor since qualifying and registered with the BACP.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I book sessions in another language or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography states he offers video and telephone sessions. Confirm the exact session options before you book.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.
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