- Years in practice
- 9
- Registration
- NCPS
- Languages
- English, Dutch, German, Italian
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Self esteem
- Focus
- Depression
About David
David Wilson is a counsellor who focuses on practical support for parents and individuals facing stress, anxiety and life changes. He uses a calm, direct style to help people understand what is happening and work out next steps. He holds the NCPS credential and brings nine years of experience to sessions.
He offers straightforward help for low self-esteem, depression, grief and parenting worries. He also works with people living with ADHD, anger issues, career uncertainty and compassion fatigue.
Background and approach
Conversations are aimed at finding manageable steps rather than lengthy theory. David draws on several well established approaches to shape each session to the person in front of him. He explains ideas clearly, introduces simple exercises and encourages practical experiments between sessions.
The intention is to build useful skills over time. He has a particular interest in Highly Sensitive People and supporting parents of Highly Sensitive Children. He also has experience with attachment and abandonment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and the stresses of caregiving and illness.
David speaks English, Dutch, German and Italian to varying degrees and practises from the United Kingdom. He blends warm, person-centred listening with structured techniques so people can explore feelings and try new ways of coping.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches David lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
David often uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and helping people feel heard so they can explore their own solutions. This approach suits people who want a supportive space to talk through parenting stress, grief or low self-esteem.He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which breaks problems down into thoughts, feelings and actions and introduces straightforward exercises to test new ways of coping. CBT is helpful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges and anger by offering practical strategies to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques together and adjust the plan based on what works for the client. Goals, preferences and everyday realities shape the direction of therapy rather than a single method imposed from the start.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls let people use visual cues and keep a regular weekly rhythm. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a less formal check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging offer shorter, flexible contact for brief reflections, updates or practice between sessions.
Questions people ask about David
What worries can David help with?
David works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports people with parenting concerns, grief, ADHD, anger and career questions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends person-centred listening with structured approaches such as CBT and DBT. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on small, achievable changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of therapeutic experience working with a broad range of emotional and life challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he also speaks Dutch, German and Italian to varying degrees.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
How does the cost and booking work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.
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