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David Dunlevy, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Practical online counselling for stress and grief

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Years in practice
4
Registration
BACP
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Addictions
Focus
Family conflicts
About

About David

David Dunlevy is a counsellor with four years of clinical experience based in the United Kingdom. He uses online sessions to offer practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression and parenting concerns. David works in a direct, down-to-earth way and focuses on what a person needs now.

He helps with grief and loss, including bereavement after pregnancy complications and related bereavement issues. Addictions, anger and intimacy-related concerns are also within his remit.

Background and approach

David pays attention to how attachment, communication and isolation affect day-to-day life. Sessions aim to be straightforward and collaborative. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred work to help people notice patterns, clarify values and try different responses.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas are used where relationship feelings are central. David’s style is calm and practical. He offers ways to manage overwhelming thoughts, cope with change and rebuild self-esteem.

He also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue and the stresses that come from caring roles. Work begins by identifying immediate priorities and realistic next steps. Over time the focus may shift to deeper patterns such as attachment or forgiveness.

Sessions are run online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different needs and routines.

Focus areas and approaches

What David works with

Everything David lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else David helps people with.

Approaches David lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.

Online support

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and make room for what matters. It teaches practical skills for living in line with values, which can help with anxiety, depression and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and trying new behaviours. It is often used for anxiety, stress and low mood because it breaks problems into small, manageable steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and is decided together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped in the past, then try methods that suit the person's needs. That collaborative process can change over time as priorities shift.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video, phone, live chat and text messaging. Video calls let you use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a midday check-in. Live chat and text messaging suit brief updates, reflective exercises or people who prefer typed communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties and everyday life.
Questions

Questions people ask about David

What concerns does David commonly help with?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and parenting-related worries, along with issues such as anger, self-esteem and relationship or intimacy concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are down-to-earth and collaborative, focusing on practical steps and clear goals rather than jargon. He blends talking through problems with exercises you can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has four years of experience working as a counsellor with people on a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is listed with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

David offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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