David Sullivan

David Sullivan is a counsellor who offers gentle, practical support for people dealing with anger, stress and low mood. He holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, BACP. He aims to make counselling approachable and useful for daily life.

David helps people who are struggling with anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. He also supports those facing bullying, loneliness, grief and issues around identity such as sexuality and gender. Anger and challenges linked to parenting, work and life change are part of his regular work.

His style combines listening closely with helping people notice patterns from their past. He uses person-centred methods to focus on the here and now, and psychodynamic ideas to look at earlier relationships that shape current reactions. Sessions are shaped around each person rather than following a rigid plan.

David draws on his work with young people and his own experience to address modern pressures, including the impacts of social media and gaming. He also pays attention to concerns such as self-esteem, body image, shame and isolation. He aims to help clients build clearer self-understanding and steadier day-to-day coping.

Clients can expect a calm, respectful approach that tries to make therapy feel manageable. David describes his role as helping to light the way so people can reconnect with a version of themselves they can be proud of.

How his approaches work in online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy places the client at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens closely and follows what matters most to the person, helping them find practical ways to cope day to day. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past relationships influence current feelings and reactions, which can help explain repeated patterns such as anger or low self-esteem.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then shape sessions together. This makes the process collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all.

Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life - for example using a session time that sits between commitments, or avoiding travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when life feels overwhelming and give space to reflect between meetings. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt how they work to suit each person's needs, helping therapy to fit practical routines without promising specific outcomes.