David Atlay, BACP

David Atlay is a compassionate counsellor who supports people through stress, anxiety, depression and a wide range of life challenges. He is a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds a PGDip in Counselling - a postgraduate diploma that underpins his professional training and ongoing development. David works in a person-centred and solution-focused way, creating a non-judgmental, empathetic space where individuals can explore what matters to them and build practical steps toward change.

He aims to help people regain a sense of control, increase their energy and reduce overwhelming feelings. In sessions David listens patiently and offers strategies to address anxiety, depressive symptoms and self-sabotaging patterns. His approach is empowering and motivating, encouraging clients to develop the capacity for personal growth at their own pace.

Clients have described him as warm, friendly and helpful, and he is confident in supporting people with issues such as relationships, grief, addictions and coping with life changes. If David’s style feels like a fit, prospective clients are invited to make contact to discuss whether his approach aligns with their needs and goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

David commonly uses client-centred therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic therapeutic relationship so clients can explore their feelings and priorities at their own pace. This approach helps with emotional processing, self-esteem and decisions about life changes. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based method that looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers tools to reduce anxiety, manage low mood and change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. David and each client will collaborate to identify which methods suit the client’s needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the focus as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy with David can take place by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexible options to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from home, work or while travelling and can increase access to consistent support from registered professionals and therapists.