- Guilt and shame
- Psychodynamic work
- Person-centred
About David
David Sullivan is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and has four years of clinical experience. He works with common difficulties such as anxiety, depression and stress, and also helps people dealing with relationship issues, loneliness, grief and identity concerns including sexuality and gender.
He often talks with people who feel burdened by guilt and shame, or who struggle with self-esteem and body image. He also supports those facing trauma, abuse, anger and compassion fatigue. His practice includes attention to issues connected to parenting, ADHD, and life changes.
David uses a blend of approaches rather than a single method. He draws on person-centred ideas to focus on the client in the here and now. He also uses psychodynamic reflections to look at how past relationships and patterns affect present life.
In sessions he aims to be direct yet measured, helping people name what feels difficult and look at how old patterns might keep repeating. Conversations can cover practical coping strategies as well as the meanings behind feelings and behaviours. He is comfortable discussing faith, social media influences and experiences of discrimination.
David trained to a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is a member of the BACP. He works in the United Kingdom and runs sessions in English. To begin, clients use a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
David uses person-centred and psychodynamic approaches in his practice. Person-centred work focuses on the client's experience in the present moment, helping to clarify current feelings and choices. This can help with immediate issues like anxiety, stress and relationship friction.Psychodynamic work looks at early relationships and repeating patterns to understand why certain feelings recur. That style can be useful for people wrestling with guilt, shame, identity or long-standing mood difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. David discusses goals and preferences with each client and adjusts his way of working over time. He treats the therapeutic method as a collaborative decision rather than a fixed rule.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let a person choose a quieter time of day or avoid needing to be on camera for every meeting, which can help maintain focus on the work rather than logistics.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, and with issues such as grief, identity, guilt and shame.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He combines person-centred conversations about the present with psychodynamic exploration of past patterns to help people understand where guilt or shame comes from.
What is his clinical background?
He has four years of experience and holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?
He is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.