David Sullivan, BACP

David Sullivan approaches counselling as a practical and hopeful path toward personal change, offering a calm space for people who are coping with depression, anxiety, stress and other common mental health challenges. He works with relationship difficulties, bullying, anger management, loneliness and experiences of abuse, while also supporting clients who want to deepen self-understanding and build stronger self-esteem and self-image.

He has experience exploring aspects of identity such as spirituality and faith, sexuality and gender, and draws on his work with young people and his own life experience to address contemporary pressures, including responses to social media and gaming. His practice aims to empower people to recognise and connect with the parts of themselves they want to bring forward.

David describes his role as guiding clients toward their best version of themselves, shaping each counselling relationship to fit the individual rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model. He combines a person-centred focus on the here and now with psychodynamic exploration of past relationships and unconscious patterns so that clients can make meaningful changes.

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, credentials that reflect his professional training and commitment to good practice.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

David Sullivan blends approaches that centre on relationship, meaning and personal history to support change and understanding. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathic listening and creating a non-directive space where people can explore their present feelings and goals, which can be particularly useful for issues like low self-esteem, stress and relationship concerns.

Jungian Therapy attends to symbolism, life narrative and inner imagery, helping people explore identity, life purpose and the deeper stories that shape behaviour and emotions. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that originate in past relationships and unconscious dynamics, offering a way to understand recurring difficulties and improve emotional awareness.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and David will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. He tailors the work to the individual rather than using a fixed formula.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat or through text-based messaging - so people can access support from home or on the go. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while maintaining continuity of care with a licensed professional.