David Francis, BACP - Therapist in United Kingdom

Client-centred focus
Attachment work
Practical coping steps

About David

David Francis is a counsellor who works from a client-centred way of helping people. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space where someone can talk about stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem or depression. David explains things simply and moves at the client's pace to make speaking about hard topics easier.

He uses ideas from client-centred therapy alongside attachment-focused and cognitive approaches. That means he starts by listening closely and then helps people notice patterns in relationships and everyday thinking. Sessions can include simple exercises for coping, practical steps for mood and thinking, and space to reflect on feelings.

David has four years' experience and holds BACP registration, which is recorded here as BACP. He works from the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. He does not take international clients at this time.

Areas he commonly helps with include grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger and intimacy-related concerns. He also supports people dealing with body image, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, and a range of attachment and abandonment issues.

Therapy with him aims to help people understand patterns and try different ways of coping. He uses straightforward language and practical suggestions. To begin, a person can use the site's Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online working

David works from a client-centred foundation, which means sessions begin with careful listening and follow the client's lead. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while they talk about stress, relationship worries or low mood.

He also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early and current relationships shape feelings and behaviour, and he draws on cognitive behavioural methods to spot and shift unhelpful thought patterns. Attachment work can be useful for intimacy and trust issues, while cognitive techniques suit people wanting practical ways to manage anxiety or depressive thinking.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. David will help clients decide together which methods fit their needs and goals. He sees therapy as a collaborative process where preferences and everyday life shape the plan.

Please confirm the currently offered session formats before booking, as formats were not fully specified in the biography. Many people find online work useful because it can fit around work, reduce travel time and make it easier to keep regular appointments. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require being on camera, depending on the agreed format and the client's needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger management

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody image CodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problems Control issues Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeNarcissismSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does this counsellor help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem and depression, among other matters such as grief, trauma, addictions and anger.

What is his therapeutic style like?

David uses a client-centred approach, emphasising listening and the client's pace, alongside attachment and cognitive ideas to notice relationship patterns and unhelpful thoughts.

How much experience does he have?

He has four years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and relationship issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is recorded with BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with him from outside the UK?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin therapy with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.