David Dunlevy, BACP

David Dunlevy is a BACP-registered therapist offering online counselling from the United Kingdom, bringing a compassionate, client-focused approach to a wide range of emotional and relational concerns. With four years of clinical experience, he works with people coping with anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief and bereavement, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, low self-esteem, and the strains of life transitions. David also supports clients facing compassion fatigue, attachment and communication problems, forgiveness work, isolation and loneliness, men's issues, self-harm, and young adult difficulties.

Sessions are delivered via virtual formats designed to fit into busy lives, and are tailored to each person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. He integrates approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help clients build clarity, resilience, and practical coping skills. He has additional training in baby and pregnancy loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth, accredited by SANDS, and offers particular sensitivity around bereavement and loss.

David prioritizes a warm, non-judgmental space where people can explore their concerns at their own pace. Those interested in beginning work with him can start the process online and arrange sessions that suit their circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take steps toward a meaningful life while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes by focusing on practical actions aligned with what matters most.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often applied to anxiety, low mood, and stress-related difficulties by teaching skills for managing reactions and building more adaptive habits.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a non-judgmental, empathic therapeutic relationship where the client’s experience guides the work. This approach can support emotional processing, self-understanding, and improved self-esteem by creating space for clients to explore concerns at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. David will work collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging so therapy can fit around work, family, and other commitments. For many people this accessibility makes it easier to maintain continuity of care and to engage consistently with therapy alongside everyday life.